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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Palm Beach

Florida · 1,480 residents · 0.107 sq mi
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South Palm Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,337. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 781 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $325,000. With a median age of 70.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 70.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 344%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,480
+112%vs 2000
vs 699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
13,832 / sq mi
+112%vs 2000
vs 6,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
70.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 67.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5819341K2K2K1990201020202024South Palm Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,337
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$32,389
−16%vs 2000
vs $38,456 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.1%
−11.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$325,000
+344%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$903
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $820 in 2000
US average: $450
85.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
14.7% rent
8.9
+265%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.6%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+159%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Palm Beach, Florida?

South Palm Beach, Florida has about 1,480 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Palm Beach, Florida earns about $36,337 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 $325,000, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in South Palm Beach, Florida?

About 32.6% 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 4.1% of people in South Palm Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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