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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Palm Beach

Florida · 10,468 residents · 3.797 sq mi
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Palm Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,562. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $437,800. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 144% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,468
+7%since 1990
from 9,814 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,757 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 2,585 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
66.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 66.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Palm Beach
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,562
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,219
+54%since 1990
from $71,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $695 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
16.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−42%since 1990
from 8.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(9,762)
Black0.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(257)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(733)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(9,817)
Black2.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(268)
Asian0.5%(55)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,413)
Diversity Score
13
+81%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−56%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Beach, Florida?

Palm Beach, Florida has about 10,468 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palm Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Palm Beach, Florida earns about $94,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Beach, Florida expensive?

In Palm Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $437,800, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Beach, Florida?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Beach, Florida?

About 5.3% of people in Palm Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 654 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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