CensusEasy
CITY

Royal Palm Estates

Florida · 1,369 residents · 0.251 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Miami metro area
Compare
The short version

Royal Palm Estates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,532. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 2,214 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $331,600. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,369
−62%since 2000
from 3,583 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,454 / sq mi
−59%since 2009
from 13,143 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+53%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K2000201020202024Royal Palm Estates
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.1%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(89)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(101)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(111)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.8%(202)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(148)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.5%(212)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.8%(285)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(90)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844%(55)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(61)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,532
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,331 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,964
+92%since 2000
from $18,231 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+31%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,600
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,736
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+28%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Royal Palm Estates on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(1,695)
Black14.3%(514)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(1,221)
Asian1.2%(43)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(332)
Black10.9%(149)
Hispanic / Latino62.2%(852)
Asian2.6%(36)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
68
−15%since 2009
from 79 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban25.1%(344)
Mexican12.1%(165)
Puerto Rican10.9%(149)
Guatemalan7.7%(106)
Nicaraguan2.6%(36)
Peruvian2.4%(33)
Colombian1.4%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.8%(25)
Chinese0.8%(11)
Ancestry
English4.1%(56)
Dutch2.5%(34)
German2.5%(34)
American2%(28)
West Indian1.7%(23)
Swiss1%(14)
Irish0.4%(6)
Italian0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest Cuban population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
37.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−48.4 ptssince 2013
from 59.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
36.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 35.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
60.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 55.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married56.2%(373)
Married37.3%(248)
Widowed4.5%(30)
Divorced2%(13)
Women 15+
Never married37.1%(223)
Married38.3%(230)
Widowed17.1%(103)
Divorced7.5%(45)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Royal Palm Estates

Felton
Pop 1,386
Midway CDP (Seminole County)
Pop 1,407
Masaryktown
Pop 1,262
Bronson
Pop 1,292
Places similar to Royal Palm Estates
Head to head

Compare Royal Palm Estates to nearby cities

ROYAL PALM ESTATES VS
Westgate
Income$51,604−15%
Home value$251,300−24%
Population8,151+495%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROYAL PALM ESTATES VS
Greenacres
Income$70,491+16%
Home value$291,000−12%
Population44,736+3168%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROYAL PALM ESTATES VS
Palm Springs
Income$61,739+2%
Home value$269,800−19%
Population28,303+1967%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ROYAL PALM ESTATES VS
West Palm Beach
Income$73,446+21%
Home value$414,200+25%
Population127,189+9191%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Royal Palm Estates, Florida?

Royal Palm Estates, Florida has about 1,369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Royal Palm Estates, Florida earns about $60,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Royal Palm Estates, Florida expensive?

In Royal Palm Estates, Florida, the median home is worth about $331,600, and the typical rent is about $1,736 a month.

How educated are people in Royal Palm Estates, Florida?

About 0.6% of adults age 25 and over in Royal Palm Estates, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.9% of people in Royal Palm Estates, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Florida
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Royal Palm Estates with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →