Palm Beach County, FL Demographics
What is the population of Palm Beach County?
There are 1,500,825 residents in Palm Beach County, with a median age of 44. Of this, 48.8% are males and 51.2% are females. US-born citizens make up 70.77% of the resident pool in Palm Beach County, while non-US-born citizens account for 17.63%. Additionally, 11.6% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,291,575 people in Palm Beach County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,500,825 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 732,387 | 1.0% |
| Female Population | 768,438 | 0.8% |
Male Population 48.8%
Female Population 51.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 1,062,136 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 264,659 | 2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 174,030 | 1.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 70.77%
Citizen not U.S. Born 17.63%
Not Citizen 11.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 14,660 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 109,446 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 31,627 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 39,675 | 6.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,291,575 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.99%
Moved from Same County 7.36%
Moved from Same State 2.13%
Moved from Different State 2.67%
Same House as Last Year 86.86%
What are the employment statistics in Palm Beach County?
White-collar workers make up 82.38% of the working population in Palm Beach County, while blue-collar employees account for 17.62%. There are also 106,585 entrepreneurs in Palm Beach County (15.2% of the workforce); 484,725 workers employed in private companies (69.13%); and 71,772 people working in governmental institutions (10.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 577,580 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 123,553 | 2.5% |
White Collar 82.38%
Blue Collar 17.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 106,585 | 1.4% |
| Private Companies | 484,725 | 1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 71,772 | 2.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 38,051 | 3.4% |
Self Employees 15.2%
Private Companies 69.13%
Governmental Workers 10.24%
Not for Profit Companies 5.43%
How many households are there in Palm Beach County?
There are a total of 592,119 households in Palm Beach County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 62.54% of these Palm Beach County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.46%. Additionally, 25.09% of households have children and 74.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 592,119 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 370,284 | 1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 221,835 | 1.5% |
Family Households 62.54%
Non-Family Households 37.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 148,580 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 443,539 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 25.09%
Households without Children 74.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Palm Beach County?
The average annual household income in Palm Beach County is $121,593, while the median household income sits at $77,452 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $89,281, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,236. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,167 and $60,027, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $121,593 | 9.0% |
| Median Household Income | $77,452 | 15.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,298,560 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Palm Beach County?
There are 711,681 housing units in Palm Beach County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 592,119 occupied housing units in Palm Beach County, 69.65% are owner-occupied, while 30.35% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.29% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $385,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,577 per month in Palm Beach County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 711,681 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,582 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,132 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 34,339 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 55,240 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 133,570 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 191,624 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 115,763 | -1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 110,944 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 46,815 | 14.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3,672 | 199.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 592,119 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 412,398 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $179,721 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 69.65%
Renter Occupied 30.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 219,768 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 192,630 | 1.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $385,050 | 14.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $347,250 | 13.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,577 | 9.1% |
With Mortgage 53.29%
Without Mortgage 46.71%
What is the level of education in Palm Beach County?
Approximately 28.32% of the population in Palm Beach County holds a high school degree (that's 362,743 residents), while 23.37% have attained a college certificate (299,301 locals) and 21.27% have a bachelor's degree (272,463 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 65,322 | 4.0% |
| Some High School | 362,743 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 299,301 | -1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 111,656 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 272,463 | 3.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 169,406 | 3.1% |
No High School 5.1%
Some High School 28.32%
Some College 23.37%
Associate Degree 8.72%
Bachelor's Degree 21.27%
Graduate Degree 13.23%
What is the marital status of Palm Beach County residents?
A total of 393,400 people in Palm Beach County have never been married (which represents 30.46% of the total population), while 617,763 of them are wedded (47.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 22,183 (1.72%) and 160,022 (12.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 393,400 | 1.6% |
| Married | 617,763 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 22,183 | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 98,110 | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 160,022 | 160,022.0% |
Never Married 30.46%
Married 47.83%
Separated 1.72%
Widowed 7.6%
Divorced 12.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Palm Beach County?
The top three means of transportation people in Palm Beach County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 566,624 residents commute by car, 7,749 prefer going to work by walking and 7,704 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 566,624 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7,704 | -5.2% |
| Railroad | 1,153 | 852.9% |
| Ferryboat | 124 | 9.7% |
| Bicycle | 3,413 | 12.2% |
| Motorcycle | 1,117 | 19.0% |
| TaxiCab | 2,071 | -8.2% |
| Walk | 7,749 | -3.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Palm Beach County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33404 | 31,034 | 11,674 | $56,667.00 | $87,265.00 |
| 33405 | 20,377 | 8,341 | $77,583.00 | $105,926.00 |
| 33406 | 26,093 | 8,587 | $66,531.00 | $86,704.00 |
| 33407 | 32,904 | 12,343 | $52,160.00 | $70,132.00 |
| 33408 | 18,839 | 9,707 | $89,299.00 | $158,263.00 |
| 33409 | 33,372 | 11,753 | $60,484.00 | $74,306.00 |
| 33410 | 36,277 | 15,222 | $93,643.00 | $159,622.00 |
| 33411 | 73,919 | 27,200 | $83,770.00 | $106,463.00 |
| 33401 | 31,625 | 14,332 | $55,238.00 | $99,039.00 |
| 33403 | 13,698 | 5,117 | $63,481.00 | $76,980.00 |
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.