City · Florida
Lake Worth Beach, Florida
Lake Worth Beach, city, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Lake Worth Beach had 43,970 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 42,219 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 43,365 (±30). GEOID 1239081.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,970
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,219 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,365 ±30
Median household income
$61,200
±$5,398 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$401,200
±$27,677 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,545
±$76 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Lake Worth Beach and what county is it in?
Lake Worth Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 7,164 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Worth Beach is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Worth Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 43,970 people lived in Lake Worth Beach on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 42,219 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 43,365 (±30).
| Measure | Lake Worth Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,365 ±30 | 1,533,806 | – |
| Households | 15,493 ±742 | 605,430 | – |
| Average household size | 2.75 ±0.13 | 2.49 | – |
| Housing units | 17,949 ±678 | 719,463 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Worth Beach?
The median resident of Lake Worth Beach is 36.6 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 50.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.1%. 40.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Worth Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.3 | 45.3 | – |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±2.2 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±1.6 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 53.5% ±1.9 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 50.3% ±3.8 pts | 24.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.1% ±2.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.1% ±3.1 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 40.7% ±3.3 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.3% ±3.9 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.2% ±2.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 72.1% ±3.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.8% ±2.5 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±1.5 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±2.1 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Worth Beach earn?
Half of Lake Worth Beach's 15,493 households earn less than $61,200 a year (±$5,398), against $83,581 in Palm Beach County and $74,568 in Florida. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Worth Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,200 ±$5,398 | $83,581 | – |
| Mean household income | $83,637 ±$6,645 | $128,577 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,502 ±$2,435 | $52,359 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2% ±3.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.6% ±7.7 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.2% ±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±1.2 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2% ±2.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Worth Beach?
Owners occupy 45.9% of Lake Worth Beach's occupied homes and renters 54.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $401,200 by its owner (±$27,677). The median renter pays $1,545 a month including utilities, and 55.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Worth Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $401,200 ±$27,677 | $447,300 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,545 ±$76 | $1,916 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.3% ±5.0 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,298 ±$155 | $2,383 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.9% ±3.4 pts | 70.1% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.1% ±3.4 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 17,949 ±678 | 719,463 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±2.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.7% ±3.3 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.2% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.1% ±3.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lake Worth Beach building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units in Lake Worth Beach in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 2.5 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lake Worth Beach work and get to work?
60.7% of Lake Worth Beach's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Lake Worth Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6% ±2.4 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±2.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.7% ±3.6 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.0% ±3.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6% ±1.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.8 min ±1.6 | 26.5 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Worth Beach?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Worth Beach, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,230 (Tract 52.03) to $88,026 (Tract 44.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 51.02Palm Beach County | 7,000 | $61,202 |
| Tract 52.02Palm Beach County | 5,864 | $64,421 |
| Tract 44.02Palm Beach County | 5,471 | $48,049 |
| Tract 53Palm Beach County | 5,209 | $70,046 |
| Tract 44.01Palm Beach County | 4,888 | $88,026 |
| Tract 52.04Palm Beach County | 4,353 | $62,500 |
| Tract 45Palm Beach County | 8,378 | $47,411 |
| Tract 51.01Palm Beach County | 2,739 | $51,833 |
| Tract 50Palm Beach County | 5,438 | $79,904 |
| Tract 52.03Palm Beach County | 2,137 | $47,230 |
| Tract 54.13Palm Beach County | 1,632 | $141,063 |
| Tract 43Palm Beach County | 6,051 | $110,795 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Worth Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Worth Beach compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lake Worth Beach is the 947th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 76th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Lake Worth Beach ranks 522nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 76th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 167th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th | 770 |
| Median household income | 522nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 532nd | 763 |
| Median home value | 255th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 381st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 104th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 465th | 733 |
| Median age | 629th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 708th | 760 |
| Work from home | 525th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 423rd | 764 |
Lake Worth Beach's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Worth Beach?
5 of the 57 figures for Lake Worth Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake Worth Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lake Worth Beach.