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Census Tract 53, Palm Beach County, Florida
Census Tract 53, GEOID 12099005300, in Palm Beach County, Florida, entirely within Lake Worth Beach. 5,209 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±921); the 2020 Census counted 4,869.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,209
±921 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,869
Median household income
$70,046
±$17,760 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $83,581
Median home value
$485,500
±$52,924 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $447,300
Median gross rent
$1,424
±$127 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $1,916
Where is Census Tract 53?
Census Tract 53 is one of 373 census tracts in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 1.01 square miles of land, 4,816 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12099005300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lake Worth Beach | 100% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 53: Tract 35.14, Tract 36 ($100,278), Tract 52.02 ($64,421), Tract 52.03 ($47,230), Tract 52.04 ($62,500), Tract 54.12 ($81,696), Tract 54.13 ($141,063) and Tract 55.01 ($70,563). 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 53?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 53's population at 5,209 (±921) in 2,690 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,869 residents and 3,073 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 53 | Lake Worth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,209 ±921 | 43,365 |
| Households | 2,690 ±390 | 15,493 |
| Average household size | 1.94 ±0.28 | 2.75 |
| Housing units | 3,056 ±327 | 17,949 |
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 53?
The median resident of Census Tract 53 is 49.0 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 24.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.6%. 14.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 53 | Lake Worth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 ±8.5 | 36.6 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±10.2 pts | 24.0% |
| 65 years and over | 24.1% ±6.6 pts | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.6% ±6.5 pts | 50.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0% ±12.4 pts | 28.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±5.2 pts | 17.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.2 pts | 2.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±14.1 pts | 1.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 14.7% ±5.4 pts | 40.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.1% ±6.8 pts | 57.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.7% |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±4.4 pts | 10.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 29.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±3.1 pts | 72.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.8% ±8.5 pts | 24.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.3% ±6.2 pts | 8.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±5.9 pts | 87.5% |
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 53 earn?
Half of the 2,690 households in Census Tract 53 earn less than $70,046 a year (±$17,760), against $83,581 across Palm Beach County: 247th highest of the county's 356 tracts with a reliable estimate. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 53 | Lake Worth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,046 ±$17,760 | $61,200 |
| Mean household income | $104,628 ±$24,462 | $83,637 |
| Per capita income | $54,938 ±$13,909 | $31,502 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.6% ±13.9 pts | 21.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.7% ±43.5 pts | 31.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0% ±6.0 pts | 20.2% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±2.2 pts | 96.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±6.7 pts | 83.2% |
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 53?
Owners occupy 67.0% of Census Tract 53's occupied homes and renters 33.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $485,500 by its owner (±$52,924). The median renter pays $1,424 a month including utilities, and 58.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 53 | Lake Worth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $485,500 ±$52,924 | $401,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,424 ±$127 | $1,545 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 58.9% ±18.9 pts | 55.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,561 ±$342 | $2,298 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.0% ±10.1 pts | 45.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.0% ±10.1 pts | 54.1% |
| Housing units | 3,056 ±327 | 17,949 |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.1% ±9.5 pts | 46.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±5.8 pts | 11.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±6.3 pts | 13.1% |
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 53 get to work?
66.6% of Census Tract 53's workers drive alone and 16.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Tract 53 | Lake Worth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3% ±6.6 pts | 67.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±10.8 pts | 60.7% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±4.2 pts | 20.0% |
| Public transportation | 3.7% ±4.1 pts | 3.8% |
| Walked | 3.0% ±3.2 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% ±7.1 pts | 8.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min ±6.1 | 26.8 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 53 compare with the other tracts in Palm Beach County?
Among Palm Beach County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 53 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Palm Beach County | In Lake Worth Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101st of 364 | 6th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th of 371 | 9th of 10 |
| Median household income | 247th of 356 | 3rd of 10 |
| Per capita income | 139th of 360 | 2nd of 10 |
| Median home value | 141st of 352 | 1st of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 289th of 322 | 9th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 37th of 232 | 6th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 170th of 359 | 1st of 10 |
| Median age | 143rd of 364 | 1st of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 227th of 360 | 3rd of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Palm Beach County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 55.01 | 244th | $70,563±$18,020 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 40.07 | 245th | $70,366±$14,623 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 41.01 | 246th | $70,350±$10,439 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 53 | 247th | $70,046±$17,760 |
| Tract 68.02 | 248th | $69,464±$16,573 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 60.07 | 249th | $69,453±$15,593 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 46.02 | 250th | $68,836±$13,713 · 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 53?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 53 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.
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