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South Palm Beach

Florida · 1,171 residents · 0.107 sq mi
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South Palm Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,469. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $321,900. With a median age of 68.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 68.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 164%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,171
+68%since 2000
from 699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,944 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 6,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
68.9
+3%since 2000
from 67.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5819341K2K2K1990201020202024South Palm Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,469
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,880
+30%since 2000
from $38,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,900
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,492
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
56.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+117%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,100)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(54)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(162)
Diversity Score
14
+98%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+95%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Palm Beach, Florida?

South Palm Beach, Florida has about 1,171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Palm Beach, Florida earns about $60,469 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 $321,900, and the typical rent is about $1,492 a month.

How educated are people in South Palm Beach, Florida?

About 47.6% 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 6.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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