Royal Palm Estates, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Royal Palm Estates is a small community located in Florida, within Palm Beach County. The total population is 1,369. It ranks as the 741st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Royal Palm Estates is 46.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 13.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Royal Palm Estates is $60,532. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $331,600. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 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 Royal Palm Estates is Hispanic or Latino, making up 62.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.3%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (62.2% vs 27.4%).

Education

0.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 98% lower 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 70.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Royal Palm Estates, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.