CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78.48
Florida · Palm Beach County · 3,424 residents · 10.494 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest commute in FL#309 US51.7 min#46lowest low rent burden in FL#946 US0.0%#271highest household income in FL$138,304#366highest home value in FL$698,200TRACT SHAPE · Palm Beach County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 78.48 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,304. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $698,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Palm Beach County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,424
+8%since 2020
from 3,182 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 303 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+2%since 2020
from 45.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$138,304
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,945 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,595
+60%since 2020
from $46,052 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−4%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
Information8.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Wholesale trade6%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
Other services5.2%
Public administration4.6%
Retail trade4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Education & health services2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$698,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $426,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+25%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(2,001)
Black9%(286)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(802)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other2.5%(80)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(2,152)
Black7.7%(265)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(782)
Asian1.8%(63)
Other4.7%(162)
Diversity Score68%(2,329)
Diversity Score
68
+2%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
51.7 min
+13%since 2020
from 45.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
14.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% 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 3,424 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 $138,304 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 $698,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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