South Palm Beach, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

South Palm Beach is a small community located in Florida, within Palm Beach County. The total population is 1,576. It ranks as the 719th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Palm Beach is 68.9 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 2.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 31.8% 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 South Palm Beach is $91,750. This is 23% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $415,900. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

South Palm Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.3% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Palm Beach, 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.