CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Palm Beach

Florida · 67,643 residents · 53.872 sq mi

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West Palm Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,504. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 14,460 residents. Median home value is $71,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.4

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

67,643

−18%vs 2000

vs 82,103 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,256 / sq mi

−18%vs 2000

vs 1,524 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.4

−4%vs 2000

vs 36.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024122K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,504

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,774 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,712

−32%vs 2000

vs $23,188 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.2%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$71,300

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $91,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$517

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $664 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

50.3%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 52.0% in 2000

49.7% rent

Afford Score

2.7

+8%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic46%(37,771)

Black31.6%(25,958)

Hispanic / Latino18.2%(14,955)

Asian1.4%(1,163)

Other0%

Diversity Score79.4%(65,195)

1990

White, non-Hispanic63.3%(42,786)

Black32.6%(22,050)

Hispanic / Latino13.6%(9,200)

Asian1.2%(804)

Other3%(2,003)

Diversity Score74.1%(50,099)

Diversity Score

−7%vs 2000

vs 79 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.4%

−6.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 26.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

71.7%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.9%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.4 min

+21%vs 2000

vs 14.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Palm Beach, Florida?

West Palm Beach, Florida has about 67,643 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Palm Beach, Florida earns about $26,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Palm Beach, Florida expensive?

In West Palm Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $71,300, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in West Palm Beach, Florida?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Palm Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.2% of people in West 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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