CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 29
Florida · Palm Beach County · 6,309 residents · 1.253 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low education in FL#1349 US5.3%#133lowest young in FL28.6 yrs#146highest high poverty in FL37.3%#324lowest low home value in FL$142,300TRACT SHAPE · Palm Beach County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 29 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,771. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Palm Beach County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,309
−5%since 2020
from 6,624 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,035 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 5,287 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
+10%since 2020
from 25.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,771
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,523
+23%since 2020
from $12,623 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+1%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.4%
Information15.3%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Retail trade5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
Construction4.7%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,318
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,097 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
80.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(389)
Black29.1%(1,929)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(4,065)
Asian3.6%(241)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.7%(4,420)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(552)
Black17.1%(1,077)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(4,441)
Asian2.3%(148)
Other1.4%(91)
Diversity Score58.4%(3,682)
Diversity Score
58
−13%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−12%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
46.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
51.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% 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 6,309 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 $47,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,318 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 5.3% 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 37.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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