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South Palm Beach

Florida · 1,471 residents · 0.107 sq mi
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South Palm Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,643. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 772 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $271,800. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,471
+110%since 2000
from 699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13,748 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 6,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 67.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5819341K2K2K1990201020202024South Palm Beach
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,643
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,941
+108%since 2000
from $38,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,270)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(123)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score29.3%(430)
Diversity Score
29
+318%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+260%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
30.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Palm Beach, Florida?

South Palm Beach, Florida has about 1,471 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Palm Beach, Florida earns about $64,643 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 $271,800, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in South Palm Beach, Florida?

About 50.3% 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 9.4% 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 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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