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Royal Palm Beach

Florida · 38,932 residents · 11.344 sq mi
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Royal Palm Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,636. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,932
+81%since 2000
from 21,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,432 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 1,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K20K27K35K43K1990201020202024Royal Palm Beach
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,636
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,785
+45%since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,600
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $896 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+71%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(14,934)
Black13.9%(2,990)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(2,546)
Asian2.6%(561)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(12,381)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(16,000)
Black22.1%(8,600)
Hispanic / Latino27%(10,502)
Asian4.9%(1,898)
Other2.3%(906)
Diversity Score86.3%(33,604)
Diversity Score
86
+50%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?

Royal Palm Beach, Florida has about 38,932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royal Palm Beach, Florida earns about $83,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Palm Beach, Florida expensive?

In Royal Palm Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $284,600, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Palm Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?

About 3.5% of people in Royal Palm Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Royal Palm Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Royal Palm Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,343 residents, a change of about 167 percent over that period.

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

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