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Palm Beach

Florida · 8,348 residents · 3.797 sq mi
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Palm Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,935. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,120 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $941,200. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 133% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,348
−20%since 2000
from 10,468 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,199 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 2,757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
67.4
+1%since 2000
from 66.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Palm Beach
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,935
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,562 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$130,891
+20%since 2000
from $109,219 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.624
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services27%
US avg: 7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$941,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $881 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−53.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
49.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+83%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(9,817)
Black2.5%(262)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(268)
Asian0.5%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(1,413)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,854)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(327)
Asian1%(87)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score13.3%(1,109)
Diversity Score
13
−2%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Beach, Florida?

Palm Beach, Florida has about 8,348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palm Beach, Florida earns about $110,935 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 $941,200, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Beach, Florida?

About 58.9% 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 5.9% of people in Palm Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Beach, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,466 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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