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Census Tract 78.12, Palm Beach County, Florida
Census Tract 78.12, GEOID 12099007812, in Palm Beach County, Florida, entirely within Royal Palm Beach. 5,241 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±526); the 2020 Census counted 5,928.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,241
±526 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,928
Median household income
$70,679
±$11,045 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $83,581
Median home value
$323,700
±$44,501 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $447,300
Median gross rent
$1,662
±$530 (90% margin)
Palm Beach County: $1,916
Where is Census Tract 78.12?
Census Tract 78.12 is one of 373 census tracts in Palm Beach County, Florida. It covers 1.61 square miles of land, 3,684 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 12099007812, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Royal Palm Beach | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 78.12: Tract 77.05 ($136,417), Tract 78.13 ($97,586), Tract 78.37 ($77,368), Tract 78.38 ($100,673) and Tract 78.41 ($78,438). 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 78.12?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 78.12's population at 5,241 (±526) in 2,164 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,928 residents and 2,541 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 78.12 | Royal Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,241 ±526 | 40,344 |
| Households | 2,164 ±233 | 14,011 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.20 | 2.86 |
| Housing units | 2,409 ±202 | 14,705 |
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 78.12?
The median resident of Census Tract 78.12 is 48.8 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 26.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.1%. 31.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 78.12 | Royal Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 ±6.9 | 42.4 |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±3.0 pts | 22.5% |
| 65 years and over | 26.7% ±3.6 pts | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.1% ±5.8 pts | 30.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.1% ±6.9 pts | 35.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.2% ±7.9 pts | 23.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.6 pts | 5.7% |
| 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 | 3.9% ±3.6 pts | 4.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.0% ±6.1 pts | 30.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.2% ±6.4 pts | 32.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±3.8 pts | 10.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±3.8 pts | 8.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3% ±5.6 pts | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.2% ±5.2 pts | 37.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6% ±4.4 pts | 15.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.8% ±7.3 pts | 90.3% |
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 78.12 earn?
Half of the 2,164 households in Census Tract 78.12 earn less than $70,679 a year (±$11,045), against $83,581 across Palm Beach County: 240th highest of the county's 356 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 78.12 | Royal Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,679 ±$11,045 | $96,027 |
| Mean household income | $94,018 ±$13,461 | $117,655 |
| Per capita income | $39,889 ±$4,787 | $42,082 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±3.0 pts | 5.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 6.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6% ±5.2 pts | 7.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% ±4.6 pts | 97.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.1% ±6.6 pts | 94.0% |
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 78.12?
Owners occupy 88.8% of Census Tract 78.12's occupied homes and renters 11.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $323,700 by its owner (±$44,501). The median renter pays $1,662 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 78.12 | Royal Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,700 ±$44,501 | $437,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,662 ±$530 | $2,273 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5% ±23.3 pts | 42.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,931 ±$261 | $2,228 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.8% ±5.6 pts | 82.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.2% ±5.6 pts | 17.7% |
| Housing units | 2,409 ±202 | 14,705 |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.3% ±6.5 pts | 65.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±3.7 pts | 2.3% |
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 78.12 get to work?
75.0% of Census Tract 78.12's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 78.12 | Royal Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4% ±4.9 pts | 68.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±3.7 pts | 3.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±9.0 pts | 77.1% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±8.1 pts | 8.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±4.4 pts | 9.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.6 min ±8.8 | 30.7 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 78.12 compare with the other tracts in Palm Beach County?
Among Palm Beach County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 78.12 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Palm Beach County | In Royal Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 98th of 364 | 5th of 8 |
| Residents per square mile | 196th of 371 | 4th of 8 |
| Median household income | 240th of 356 | 8th of 8 |
| Per capita income | 233rd of 360 | 5th of 8 |
| Median home value | 257th of 352 | 8th of 8 |
| Median gross rent | 245th of 322 | 6th of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 204th of 232 | 2nd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 297th of 359 | 8th of 8 |
| Median age | 144th of 364 | 1st of 8 |
| Owner-occupied share | 89th of 360 | 6th of 8 |
The tracts next to it on Palm Beach County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11.02 | 237th | $71,011±$9,705 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 77.41 | 238th | $70,767±$22,513 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 59.51 | 239th | $70,712±$5,753 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 78.12 | 240th | $70,679±$11,045 |
| Tract 72.07 | 241st | $70,622±$11,205 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 55.02 | 242nd | $70,588±$16,521 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 59.30 | 243rd | $70,573±$15,355 · 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 78.12?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 78.12 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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