Census tract · Palm Beach County
Census Tract 10.03, Palm Beach County, Florida
Census Tract 10.03, GEOID 12099001003, in Palm Beach County, Florida, mostly within Riviera Beach (53% of its census blocks). 4,870 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±554); the 2020 Census counted 4,607.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,870
±554 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,607
Median household income
$100,156
±$41,347 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $83,581
Median home value
$475,400
±$46,996 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $447,300
Median gross rent
$2,056
±$230 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $1,916
Where is Census Tract 10.03?
Census Tract 10.03 is one of 373 census tracts in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 2.27 square miles of land, 2,027 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12099001003, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Riviera Beach | 53% |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 24% |
| West Palm Beach | 3% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 10.03: Tract 9.05 ($123,839), Tract 10.02 ($67,782), Tract 10.04 ($78,025) and Tract 78.31 ($75,714). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 10.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 10.03's population at 4,870 (±554) in 1,778 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,607 residents and 1,905 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 10.03 | Riviera Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,870±554 | 38,657 |
| Households | 1,778±168 | 13,927 |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.20 | 2.74 |
| Housing units | 1,841±172 | 18,039 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 10.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 10.03 is 45.4 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.4%. 21.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 10.03 | Riviera Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4±5.3 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±3.6 pts | 20.6% |
| 65 years and over | 23.4%±3.6 pts | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.4%±6.8 pts | 11.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.6%±9.8 pts | 19.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.7%±5.0 pts | 63.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±4.0 pts | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 4.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 21.6%±6.3 pts | 23.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.6%±8.0 pts | 22.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±4.0 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 9.6%±3.4 pts | 13.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±5.7 pts | 14.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±2.9 pts | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.9%±8.2 pts | 28.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.7%±6.2 pts | 11.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0%±5.0 pts | 89.5% |
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 Census Tract 10.03 earn?
Half of the 1,778 households in Census Tract 10.03 earn less than $100,156 a year (±$41,347), against $83,581 across Palm Beach County: 123rd highest of the county's 356 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 10.03 | Riviera Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,156±$41,347 | $68,060 |
| Mean household income | $161,516±$31,710 | $94,646 |
| Per capita income | $61,175±$11,653 | $36,329 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0%±2.7 pts | 18.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.1%±5.5 pts | 25.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0%±2.6 pts | 22.6% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0%±1.2 pts | 94.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6%±3.0 pts | 89.3% |
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 Census Tract 10.03?
Owners occupy 79.6% of Census Tract 10.03's occupied homes and renters 20.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $475,400 by its owner (±$46,996). The median renter pays $2,056 a month including utilities, and 56.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 10.03 | Riviera Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $475,400±$46,996 | $354,500 |
| Median gross rent | $2,056±$230 | $1,702 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.4%±21.8 pts | 62.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,705±$359 | $2,059 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.6%±6.0 pts | 62.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.4%±6.0 pts | 37.8% |
| Housing units | 1,841±172 | 18,039 |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±6.9 pts | 41.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±2.2 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 6.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2%±3.4 pts | 8.5% |
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 do people in Census Tract 10.03 get to work?
72.6% of Census Tract 10.03's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 10.03 | Riviera Beach |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±4.7 pts | 59.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 8.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6%±9.4 pts | 72.2% |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±4.3 pts | 8.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 2.4% |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 16.9%±8.6 pts | 12.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±2.4 | 24.7 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
How does Census Tract 10.03 compare with the other tracts in Palm Beach County?
Among Palm Beach County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 10.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Palm Beach County | In Riviera Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 124th of 364 | 5th of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 297th of 371 | 10th of 11 |
| Median household income | 123rd of 356 | 2nd of 11 |
| Per capita income | 116th of 360 | 3rd of 11 |
| Median home value | 146th of 352 | 3rd of 11 |
| Median gross rent | 149th of 322 | 3rd of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 207th of 232 | 9th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th of 359 | 3rd of 10 |
| Median age | 175th of 364 | 3rd of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 150th of 360 | 2nd of 11 |
The tracts next to it on Palm Beach County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 77.54 | 120th | $100,588±$40,809 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 77.63 | 121st | $100,388±$20,243 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 36 | 122nd | $100,278±$19,424 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 10.03 | 123rd | $100,156±$41,347 |
| Tract 72.02 | 124th | $99,722±$39,377 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4.06 | 125th | $99,625±$36,164 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 78.20 | 126th | $99,412±$5,747 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 10.03?
Every figure for Census Tract 10.03 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections