CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78.51
Florida · Palm Beach County · 3,815 residents · 11.01 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 78.51 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $565,800. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Palm Beach County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,815
+8%since 2020
from 3,521 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 320 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
−2%since 2020
from 51.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,536
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,276 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,999
+27%since 2020
from $37,139 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+9%since 2020
from 0.401 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
Retail trade11.4%
Information7.5%
Other services5.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Public administration2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$565,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $355,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,331
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,526 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+34%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(2,189)
Black7.1%(250)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(889)
Asian1.8%(62)
Other3.7%(131)
Diversity Score67.9%(2,390)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(2,464)
Black2.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(1,055)
Asian2.2%(85)
Other3.4%(128)
Diversity Score63%(2,405)
Diversity Score
63
−7%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 32.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
46.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
24.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% 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 3,815 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 $104,536 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 $565,800, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.0% 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 5.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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