CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 78.53
Florida · Palm Beach County · 2,310 residents · 2.608 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Palm Beach County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 78.53 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $546,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,310
+13%since 2020
from 2,038 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
886 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 781 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−10%since 2020
from 48.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,219
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $117,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,152
+4%since 2020
from $43,233 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+24%since 2020
from 0.376 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Transportation & warehousing7%
Other services7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Information6.2%
Public administration6.2%
Retail trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$546,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $325,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+98%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,286)
Black2.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino29%(592)
Asian5.2%(105)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,310)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,292)
Black7.4%(172)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(612)
Asian4.7%(108)
Other5.5%(126)
Diversity Score75.8%(1,751)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.5 min
−16%since 2020
from 44.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Female
48.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Foreign born
21.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% 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 2,310 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 $99,219 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 $546,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.1% 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 10.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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