Village · Florida
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Royal Palm Beach, village, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Royal Palm Beach had 42,477 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,932 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,344 (±37). GEOID 1262100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,477
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,932 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,344 ±37
Median household income
$96,027
±$4,284 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$437,700
±$19,732 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,273
±$124 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Royal Palm Beach and what county is it in?
Royal Palm Beach is a village in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 3,423 residents per square mile in 2020.
Royal Palm 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 Royal Palm Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,477 people lived in Royal Palm Beach on July 1, 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 38,932 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,344 (±37).
| Measure | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,344 ±37 | 1,533,806 | +1,382 |
| Households | 14,011 ±627 | 605,430 | +1,921 |
| Average household size | 2.86 ±0.13 | 2.49 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 14,705 ±614 | 719,463 | +1,458 |
Royal Palm Beach's population since 2000
From 21,523 in 2000 to 42,477 in 2025: up 97.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Royal Palm Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Royal Palm Beach?
The median resident of Royal Palm Beach is 42.4 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 35.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.7%. 30.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 ±1.6 | 45.3 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±2.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±2.1 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±2.0 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.7% ±3.7 pts | 24.4% | +6.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.1% ±3.5 pts | 49.6% | −8.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.4% ±4.0 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| 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 | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.2% ±2.9 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.9% ±3.9 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3% ±1.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.4% ±3.4 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3% ±2.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±1.9 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.1 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 Royal Palm Beach earn?
Half of Royal Palm Beach's 14,011 households earn less than $96,027 a year (±$4,284), against $83,581 in Palm Beach County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $101,633 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,027 ±$4,284 | $83,581 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,655 ±$6,924 | $128,577 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,082 ±$2,401 | $52,359 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.8 pts | 11.3% | +2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±4.4 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±2.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±1.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±1.9 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 Royal Palm Beach?
Owners occupy 82.3% of Royal Palm Beach's occupied homes and renters 17.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $437,700 by its owner (±$19,732). The median renter pays $2,273 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $437,700 ±$19,732 | $447,300 | +$100,613 |
| Median gross rent | $2,273 ±$124 | $1,916 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3% ±9.9 pts | 52.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,228 ±$119 | $2,383 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.3% ±2.7 pts | 70.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.7% ±2.7 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 14,705 ±614 | 719,463 | +1,458 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.0% ±4.3 pts | 45.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±1.3 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 Royal Palm Beach building?
Builders took permits for 49 new housing units in Royal Palm Beach in 2025 (44 in single-family houses), 1.2 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 Royal Palm Beach work and get to work?
77.1% of Royal Palm Beach's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2% ±2.5 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±3.4 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±2.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±2.0 pts | 15.4% | +5.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min ±1.6 | 26.5 min | +3.9 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 Royal Palm Beach?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Royal Palm Beach, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,679 (Tract 78.12) to $142,526 (Tract 78.44).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 78.38Palm Beach County | 8,207 | $100,673 |
| Tract 78.13Palm Beach County | 7,765 | $97,586 |
| Tract 78.41Palm Beach County | 6,355 | $78,438 |
| Tract 78.12Palm Beach County | 5,241 | $70,679 |
| Tract 77.63Palm Beach County | 8,506 | $100,388 |
| Tract 78.44Palm Beach County | 4,922 | $142,526 |
| Tract 78.37Palm Beach County | 6,932 | $77,368 |
| Tract 78.40Palm Beach County | 1,929 | $106,477 |
| Tract 77.78Palm Beach County | 8,902 | $155,360 |
| Tract 78.18Palm Beach County | 1,882 | $191,250 |
| Tract 77.05Palm Beach County | 4,053 | $136,417 |
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 Royal Palm Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Royal Palm Beach compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Royal Palm Beach is the 978th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 78th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Royal Palm Beach ranks 169th 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 | 78th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 112th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 217th | 770 |
| Median household income | 169th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 307th | 763 |
| Median home value | 204th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 66th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 559th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 267th | 733 |
| Median age | 394th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 216th | 760 |
| Work from home | 507th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 207th | 764 |
Royal Palm 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 Royal Palm Beach?
10 of the 57 figures for Royal Palm 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 Royal Palm 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 Royal Palm Beach.