CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28
Florida · Palm Beach County · 2,992 residents · 0.836 sq mi
Notable rankings
#152lowest short commute in FL17.2 min#194highest home value in FL$866,700#208lowest young in FL30.3 yrs#412highest rent burden in FL77.2%TRACT SHAPE · Palm Beach County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 28 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,572. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $866,700. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $866,700, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,992
−1%since 2020
from 3,011 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,579 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 3,602 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
−5%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,572
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,957 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,985
+30%since 2020
from $36,188 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.520 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Other services5%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Retail trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Public administration1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$866,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $461,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,912
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,396 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
37.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.2%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
+43%since 2020
from 7.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,406)
Black8.2%(248)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(1,290)
Asian1.2%(37)
Other1%(30)
Diversity Score73.9%(2,226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(1,354)
Black1.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino50.9%(1,524)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other2.1%(63)
Diversity Score66.9%(2,001)
Diversity Score
67
−10%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.2 min
−15%since 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
15.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Female
46.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Foreign born
34.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,992 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $81,572 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $866,700, and the typical rent is about $1,912 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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