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South Palm Beach

Florida · 1,488 residents (2025 est.) · 0.107 sq mi
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South Palm Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 877 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $415,900. With a median age of 68.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,576
+125%since 2000
from 699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,729 / sq mi
+125%since 2000
from 6,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.9
+3%since 2000
from 67.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5819341K2K2K1990201020202024South Palm Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,750
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,485
+172%since 2000
from $38,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+21%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,900
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,868
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
48.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+85%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,376)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(123)
Asian2%(32)
Other2.5%(39)
Diversity Score28.8%(454)
Diversity Score
29
+312%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+200%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Palm Beach, Florida?

South Palm Beach, Florida has about 1,576 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Palm Beach, Florida earns about $91,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Palm Beach, Florida expensive?

In South Palm Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $415,900, and the typical rent is about $1,868 a month.

How educated are people in South Palm Beach, Florida?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Palm Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.3% of people in South Palm Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Palm Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Palm Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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