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Palm Beach County, Florida Demographics 2026

Palm Beach County, Florida has a population of 1,533,806, the 3rd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $83,581 and the median home value is $447,300. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Palm Beach County Quick Facts

Population 1,533,806
Median Household Income $83,581
Median Home Value $447,300
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Median Age 45.3 years
Homeownership Rate 70.1%
Affordability Ratio 5.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.5%
High School Graduation 89.2%
Cities/Places 58
Population 1,533,806 3rd of 67
Median Income $83,581 12% higher than state
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Unemployment 5.5%

How Palm Beach County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,507,4531,533,806+1.7%
Median household income$81,115$83,581+3.0%
Median home value$407,300$447,300+9.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.7%
$25K-$50K 16.6%
$50K-$100K 27.5%
$100K+ 42.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.9%
$10K-$15K
2.6%
$15K-$20K
2.7%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.4%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
3.4%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
6.2%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
12.4%
$100K-$125K
10.1%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
9.1%
$200K+
15.7%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,916/mo 27.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

66out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Palm Beach County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
West Palm Beach122,290$73,44614.1%$414,200
Boca Raton100,234$106,27310.0%$722,700
Boynton Beach81,435$70,07413.7%$351,100
Delray Beach67,979$82,04113.0%$420,300
Wellington62,146$115,6327.8%$599,400
Jupiter61,883$110,2409.5%$608,600
Palm Beach Gardens60,959$106,9477.2%$606,100
Greenacres44,373$70,49114.8%$291,000
Lake Worth Beach43,365$61,20021.2%$401,200
The Acreage40,843$109,0324.6%$524,800
Royal Palm Beach40,344$96,0275.9%$437,700
Riviera Beach38,657$68,06018.4%$354,500
Palm Springs27,356$61,73915.4%$269,800
Belle Glade16,972$48,00127.3%$163,100
North Palm Beach13,238$90,0497.7%$513,000
Jupiter Farms12,945$138,1912.8%$654,200
Lantana12,256$70,01211.5%$396,200
Palm Beach9,348$168,4036.9%$2,000,000+
Lake Park9,081$70,95410.8%$394,400
Westgate8,151$51,60426.9%$251,300
Tequesta6,193$98,2717.7%$572,800
Pahokee5,609$53,35932.1%$152,300
South Bay5,102$51,41732.3%$142,300
Highland Beach4,311$145,4852.3%$909,200
Westlake4,237$131,9253.2%$649,700
Juno Beach3,890$83,8218.3%$803,400
Watergate3,782$67,07121.9%$222,000
Lake Clarke Shores3,587$156,6965.1%$573,800
Loxahatchee Groves3,462$111,6998.5%$583,200
San Castle3,052$57,22819.0%$303,900
Haverhill2,823$79,7878.6%$424,500
Hypoluxo2,798$78,21416.0%$290,900
Seminole Manor2,678$66,15410.4%$296,100
Lake Belvedere Estates2,672$76,03613.7%$382,300
Mangonia Park2,384$60,78113.9%$338,100
Pine Air2,258$55,88126.0%$331,800
Cabana Colony2,045$89,87513.6%$436,600
Atlantis2,038$116,7153.6%$630,500
South Palm Beach1,576$91,75012.3%$415,900
Ocean Ridge1,537$128,7506.4%$1,138,700
Limestone Creek1,466$90,91029.6%$364,600
Royal Palm Estates1,369$60,53216.9%$331,600
Kenwood Estates1,263$66,47733.5%$303,000
Palm Beach Shores1,248$86,7865.3%$647,400
Juno Ridge1,072$132,65416.0%N/A
Gun Club Estates1,050$81,56318.9%$423,800
Plantation Mobile Home Park1,032N/A0.7%N/A
Gulf Stream785$226,5636.4%$2,000,000+
Stacey Street582$65,65536.9%N/A
Jupiter Inlet Colony511$155,00031.9%$2,000,000+
Schall Circle467$45,50023.1%$286,800
Briny Breezes394$65,1795.6%$254,000
Manalapan353$164,37510.5%$2,000,000+
Glen Ridge289$128,12510.1%$676,700
Golf265$250,000+5.7%$2,000,000+
Cloud Lake212$68,9204.3%$233,100
Canal Point207$111,71934.3%N/A
Acacia Villas131N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Palm Beach County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,533,806. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 58 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palm Beach County is 45.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 12.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Palm Beach County is $83,581. This is 12% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $447,300. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Palm Beach County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.4%.

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Palm Beach County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Palm Beach County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Palm Beach County, Florida?

Palm Beach County has a population of 1,533,806, making it the 3rd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Palm Beach County?

The median household income in Palm Beach County is $83,581 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in Palm Beach County, Florida?

Palm Beach County contains 58 Census-designated places.