CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 53
Florida · Palm Beach County · 5,209 residents · 1.011 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Palm Beach County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 53 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,046. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value is $485,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,209
+20%since 2020
from 4,340 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,152 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 4,293 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
−4%since 2020
from 51.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,046
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,033 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,938
+34%since 2020
from $41,053 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
+9%since 2020
from 0.471 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Retail trade8.9%
Other services4%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Public administration1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$485,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $326,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,424
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $996 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+6%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(3,088)
Black6.9%(298)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(294)
Asian2.1%(92)
Other13.1%(568)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,533)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(3,126)
Black6.9%(357)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(917)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other14.9%(774)
Diversity Score72.8%(3,790)
Diversity Score
73
+25%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
+6%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
54.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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 5,209 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 $70,046 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 $485,500, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.8% 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 21.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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