Palm Beach County, FL

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2021 Population

1.48M

0.0556% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

0.208% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,874

5.94% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$316,600

5.18% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

690,230

0.607% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Palm Beach County, FL had a population of 1.48M people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $68,874. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Palm Beach County, FL declined from 1.48M to 1.48M, a −0.0556% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,015 to $68,874, a 5.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palm Beach County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.2%), White (Hispanic) (12.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.07%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.55%).

None of the households in Palm Beach County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.5% of the residents in Palm Beach County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Palm Beach County, FL are Florida Atlantic University (8,628 degrees awarded in 2021), Palm Beach State College (7,049 degrees), and Lynn University (848 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Palm Beach County, FL was $316,600, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

Most people in Palm Beach County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Palm Beach County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Palm Beach County, FL borders Broward County, FL, Glades County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Martin County, FL, and Okeechobee County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Palm Beach County, FL is home to a population of 1.48M people, from which 88.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 26.3% of Palm Beach County, FL residents were born outside of the country (390k people).

In 2021, there were 2.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (778k people) in Palm Beach County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 269k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 190k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.5%

2021 Citizenship

88.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.5% of Palm Beach County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Palm Beach County, FL was 88.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Palm Beach County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Palm Beach County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
778k ± 2.49k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
269k ± 2.19k
White (Hispanic)
190k ± 4.11k

23.1%

Hispanic Population

343k people

23.1% of the people in Palm Beach County, FL are hispanic (343k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Palm Beach County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

26.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

390k people

25.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

378k people

As of 2021, 26.3% of Palm Beach County, FL residents (390k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Palm Beach County, FL was 25.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Palm Beach County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
23,663 ± 1,244
Korea
9,671 ± 840
Gulf War (2001-)
8,883 ± 875

Palm Beach County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Palm Beach County, FL employs 690k people. The largest industries in Palm Beach County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (95,892 people), Retail Trade (83,811 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (59,989 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,012), Utilities ($75,783), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,838).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

690k

2021 Value

± 7,402

0.607%

1 Year growth

± 1.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Palm Beach County, FL grew at a rate of 0.607%, from 686k employees to 690k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Palm Beach County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (84,839 people), Management Occupations (81,579 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (71,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Palm Beach County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

690k

2021 Value

± 7,402

0.607%

1 Year growth

± 1.51%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Palm Beach County, FL grew at a rate of 0.607%, from 686k employees to 690k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Palm Beach County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (95,892 people), Retail Trade (83,811 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (59,989 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Palm Beach County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Palm Beach County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,061

Median earning men ± $523

$33,946

Median earning women ± $580

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,287), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,853), and Manufacturing ($65,178).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,651), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,276), and Information ($46,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

24,091
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
15,975
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
11,996
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$13.2M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$7.73M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$6.64M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Palm Beach County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.393%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.393%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Palm Beach County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Palm Beach County, FL awarded 21,403 degrees. The student population of Palm Beach County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27,518 male students and 41,964 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Palm Beach County, FL are White (7,416 and 35.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5,849 and 28.3%), Black or African American (4,942 and 23.9%), and Unknown (1,171 and 5.66%).

The largest universities in Palm Beach County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Atlantic University (8,628 and 40.3%), Palm Beach State College (7,049 and 32.9%), and Lynn University (848 and 3.96%).

The most popular majors in Palm Beach County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (4,447 and 20.8%), Registered Nursing (1,179 and 5.51%), and General Business Administration & Management (1,069 and 4.99%).

The median tuition costs in Palm Beach County, FL are $33,538 for private four year colleges, and $2,776 and $12,632 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Palm Beach County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 69,482 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 69,482 students enrolled in Palm Beach County, FL, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,434 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
558 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
544 degrees awarded
General Psychology
415 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Palm Beach County, FL was Registered Nursing with 558 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Palm Beach County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida Atlantic University
8,628 degrees awarded
Palm Beach State College
7,049 degrees awarded
Lynn University
848 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida Atlantic University with 8,628 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,751 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Palm Beach County, FL, which is 0.568 times less than the 13,652 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,416 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5,849 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,538) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,189) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Palm Beach County, FL was $316,600 in 2021, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $301,000 to $316,600, a 5.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Palm Beach County, FL is 69.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Palm Beach County, FL have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Palm Beach County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Palm Beach County, FL is $68,874. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Palm Beach County, FL was Census Tract 5.07 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 3.03 and Census Tract 35.07, with respective values of $244,408 and $236,792.

In 2022, 21.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Palm Beach County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.65%.

Housing

Property

$316,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,140

$403,453

Median Property Taxes

±$5,085

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Palm Beach County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Palm Beach County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.4% of the housing units in Palm Beach County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Palm Beach County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5.07
Census Tract 3.03
Census Tract 35.07

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Palm Beach County, FL was Census Tract 5.07 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 3.03 and Census Tract 35.07, with respective values of $244,408 and $236,792.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Palm Beach County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,874

Median Household Income

± $1,088

581k

Number of Households

± 6,435

In 2021, the median household income of the 581k households in Palm Beach County, FL grew to $68,874 from the previous year's value of $65,015.

The following chart displays the households in Palm Beach County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Palm Beach County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (10%)

In 2021, 74.6% of workers in Palm Beach County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (10%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Palm Beach County, FL have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Palm Beach County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Palm Beach County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Palm Beach County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Palm Beach County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Palm Beach County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.65%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Palm Beach County, FL (169k out of 1.46M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Palm Beach County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.2% of the children was living in poverty in Palm Beach County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 452 in Palm Beach County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 98.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.2% of the population of Palm Beach County, FL has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 18.4% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Palm Beach County, FL see 1261 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0792% decrease from the previous year (1262 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 419 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,261 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Palm Beach County, FL

Primary care physicians in Palm Beach County, FL see an average of 1,261 patients per year. This represents a 0.0792% decrease from the previous year (1,262 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Palm Beach County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

18.4%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Palm Beach County, FL grew by 2.23% from 13.5% to 13.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Palm Beach County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.9 in Palm Beach County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Palm Beach County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.9% in Palm Beach County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Palm Beach County, FL.

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