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Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County, Florida. Palm Beach County had 1,575,726 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.6% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 59 places (39 cities, villages and boroughs and 20 census-designated) and 373 census tracts. GEOID 12099.
Palm Beach County is one of the 3 counties of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,575,726
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,492,191 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,533,806
Median household income
$83,581
±$1,022 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$447,300
±$4,180 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,916
±$19 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Palm Beach County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,492,191 residents in Palm Beach County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,575,726 for July 1, 2025, up 5.6% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,533,806 over 1,964 square miles of land.
| Measure | Palm Beach County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,533,806 | 22,416,077 | +68,779 |
| Households | 605,430±2,705 | 8,752,810 | +51,335 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.01 | 2.51 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 719,463±352 | 10,256,470 | +33,053 |
Palm Beach County's population since 2000
From 1,131,184 in 2000 to 1,575,726 in 2025: up 39.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County holds 59 places: 39 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 20 census-designated places. The largest is West Palm Beach with 127,189 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| West Palm Beach | 117,415 | $73,446 |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 97,422 | $106,273 |
| Boynton Beach | 80,380 | $70,074 |
| Delray Beach | 66,846 | $82,041 |
| Wellington | 61,637 | $115,632 |
| Jupiter | 61,047 | $110,240 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 59,182 | $106,947 |
| Greenacres | 43,990 | $70,491 |
| Lake Worth Beach | 42,219 | $61,200 |
| The Acreage | 41,654 | $109,032 |
| Royal Palm Beach | 38,932 | $96,027 |
| Riviera Beach | 37,604 | $68,060 |
| Palm Springs | 26,890 | $61,739 |
| Belle Glade | 16,698 | $48,001 |
| North Palm Beach | 13,162 | $90,049 |
| Jupiter Farms | 12,572 | $138,191 |
| Lantana | 11,504 | $70,012 |
| Palm Beach | 9,245 | $168,403 |
| Lake Park | 9,047 | $70,954 |
| Westgate | 8,435 | $51,604 |
| Tequesta | 6,158 | $98,271 |
| Pahokee | 5,524 | $53,359 |
| South Bay | 4,860 | $51,417 |
| Highland Beach | 4,295 | $145,485 |
| Juno Beach | 3,858 | $83,821 |
| San Castle | 3,755 | $57,228 |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 3,564 | $156,696 |
| Watergate | 3,459 | $67,071 |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 3,355 | $111,699 |
| Hypoluxo | 2,687 | $78,214 |
| Seminole ManorGEOID 1265100 | 2,562 | $66,154 |
| Cabana Colony | 2,460 | $89,875 |
| Pine Air | 2,190 | $55,881 |
| Haverhill | 2,187 | $79,787 |
| Mangonia Park | 2,142 | $60,781 |
| Atlantis | 2,142 | $116,715 |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 2,091 | $76,036 |
| Royal Palm Estates | 1,974 | $60,532 |
| Ocean Ridge | 1,830 | $128,750 |
| South Palm Beach | 1,471 | $91,750 |
| Plantation Mobile Home ParkGEOID 1257518 | 1,462 | not published |
| Kenwood Estates | 1,435 | $66,477 |
| Palm Beach Shores | 1,330 | $86,786 |
| Limestone CreekGEOID 1240562 | 1,316 | $90,910 |
| Juno RidgeGEOID 1235862 | 1,186 | $132,654 |
| Stacey StreetGEOID 1268487 | 978 | $65,655 |
| Gulf Stream | 954 | $226,563 |
| Westlake | 906 | $131,925 |
| Gun Club EstatesGEOID 1228305 | 816 | $81,563 |
| Schall CircleGEOID 1264547 | 792 | $45,500 |
| Briny Breezes | 502 | $65,179 |
| Manalapan | 419 | $164,375 |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 405 | $155,000 |
| Acacia VillasGEOID 1200075 | 398 | not published |
| Canal PointGEOID 1210100 | 344 | $111,719 |
| GolfGEOID 1226550 | 255 | $250,000 or more |
| Glen Ridge | 217 | $128,125 |
| Cloud LakeGEOID 1213050 | 134 | $68,920 |
| Lake HarborGEOID 1238000 | 49 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Palm Beach County?
The median resident of Palm Beach County is 45.3 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.4%. 27.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Palm Beach County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3±0.1 | 42.6 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.4% | 27.4% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.6%±0.2 pts | 50.4% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.1%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 27.7%±0.4 pts | 21.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.2%±0.4 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±0.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±0.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±0.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.5%±0.5 pts | 34.1% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.0%±0.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Palm Beach County earn?
Half of Palm Beach County's 605,430 households earn less than $83,581 a year (±$1,022), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $77,902 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,679 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palm Beach County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,581±$1,022 | $74,568 | +$5,679 |
| Mean household income | $128,577±$1,732 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $52,359±$729 | $42,609 | +$3,214 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±0.4 pts | 12.6% | −0.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.4%±1.0 pts | 16.5% | −2.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0%±0.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±0.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Palm Beach County?
Owners occupy 70.1% of Palm Beach County's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $447,300 by its owner (±$4,180). The median renter pays $1,916 a month including utilities, and 52.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palm Beach County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $447,300±$4,180 | $359,000 | +$98,275 |
| Median gross rent | $1,916±$19 | $1,669 | +$195 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.9%±1.2 pts | 50.2% | +3.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,383±$25 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1%±0.5 pts | 67.6% | +1.2 pts |
| Housing units | 719,463±352 | 10,256,470 | +33,053 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.5%±0.4 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Palm Beach County building?
Builders took permits for 4,228 new housing units across Palm Beach County in 2025 (2,495 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Palm Beach County get to work?
69.5% of Palm Beach County's workers drive alone and 15.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Palm Beach County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±0.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.3 pts | 4.8% | −0.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5%±0.6 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±0.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.4%±0.4 pts | 15.7% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±0.3 | 28.0 min | +0.5 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 are Palm Beach County's census tracts?
Palm Beach County is divided into 373 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,125 (Tract 80.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 78.35).
All 373 census tracts of Palm Beach County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Palm Beach County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 67 |
| Median household income | 8th of 67 |
| Median home value | 5th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 67 |
| Median age | 26th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Palm Beach County 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' school search.