Delray Beach, FL Demographics
What is the population of Delray Beach?
There are 66,646 residents in Delray Beach, with a median age of 50.7. Of this, 48.1% are males and 51.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 72.88% of the resident pool in Delray Beach, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.4%. Additionally, 11.72% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 57,099 people in Delray Beach currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 66,646 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 32,056 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 34,590 | -0.9% |
Male Population 48.1%
Female Population 51.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 50.7 | 2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 48,573 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,265 | 1.9% |
| Not Citizen | 7,808 | 5.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 72.88%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.4%
Not Citizen 11.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 992 | 22.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,469 | -13.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,246 | -12.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,425 | -2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 57,099 | 1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.5%
Moved from Same County 6.75%
Moved from Same State 1.88%
Moved from Different State 3.66%
Same House as Last Year 86.21%
What are the employment statistics in Delray Beach?
White-collar workers make up 86.69% of the working population in Delray Beach, while blue-collar employees account for 13.31%. There are also 5,112 entrepreneurs in Delray Beach (15.32% of the workforce); 23,544 workers employed in private companies (70.56%); and 3,159 people working in governmental institutions (9.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 28,926 | -1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 4,443 | 2.1% |
White Collar 86.69%
Blue Collar 13.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,112 | -13.3% |
| Private Companies | 23,544 | -1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,159 | 41.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,554 | -12.6% |
Self Employees 15.32%
Private Companies 70.56%
Governmental Workers 9.47%
Not for Profit Companies 4.66%
How many households are there in Delray Beach?
There are a total of 28,592 households in Delray Beach, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 52.67% of these Delray Beach households, while non-family units account for the remaining 47.33%. Additionally, 16.26% of households have children and 83.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 28,592 | -1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 15,060 | -0.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,532 | -2.6% |
Family Households 52.67%
Non-Family Households 47.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,648 | -7.4% |
| Households without Children | 23,944 | -0.2% |
Households with Children 16.26%
Households without Children 83.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Delray Beach?
The average annual household income in Delray Beach is $118,064, while the median household income sits at $76,558 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,964, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,933. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $54,539 and $57,939, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $118,064 | 7.6% |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | 9.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 57,501 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Delray Beach?
There are 36,357 housing units in Delray Beach, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 28,592 occupied housing units in Delray Beach, 64.67% are owner-occupied, while 35.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $375,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,587 per month in Delray Beach.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 36,357 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 615 | -17.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 451 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,232 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,914 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,829 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,503 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,838 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,084 | -9.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,868 | 5.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 23 | -30.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,592 | -1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,491 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $10,101 | -3.6% |
Owner Occupied 64.67%
Renter Occupied 35.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,548 | -0.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,943 | -0.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $375,100 | 8.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $314,900 | 11.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,587 | 6.7% |
With Mortgage 51.64%
Without Mortgage 48.36%
What is the level of education in Delray Beach?
Approximately 29.41% of the population in Delray Beach holds a high school degree (that's 17,019 residents), while 18.83% have attained a college certificate (13,544 locals) and 24.25% have a bachelor's degree (14,031 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,920 | 19.1% |
| Some High School | 17,019 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 13,544 | -2.6% |
| Associate Degree | 5,040 | -3.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,031 | -1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,958 | 0.3% |
No High School 5.05%
Some High School 29.41%
Some College 18.83%
Associate Degree 8.71%
Bachelor's Degree 24.25%
Graduate Degree 13.75%
What is the marital status of Delray Beach residents?
A total of 20,450 people in Delray Beach have never been married (which represents 34.53% of the total population), while 26,290 of them are wedded (44.39%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,269 (2.14%) and 8,029 (13.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 20,450 | 6.1% |
| Married | 26,290 | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1,269 | -11.5% |
| Widowed | 4,455 | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8,029 | 8,029.0% |
Never Married 34.53%
Married 44.39%
Separated 2.14%
Widowed 7.52%
Divorced 13.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Delray Beach?
The top three means of transportation people in Delray Beach use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 25,437 residents commute by car, 500 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 375 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 25,437 | -3.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 500 | -20.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 61 | N/A |
| Railroad | 202 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 151 | -8.5% |
| Motorcycle | 136 | -3.5% |
| TaxiCab | 253 | 11.0% |
| Walk | 375 | -27.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Delray Beach by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.