Delray Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Delray Beach has a 2024 population of 67,777. Delray Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,811 in 2020.
The average household income in Delray Beach is $123,990 with a poverty rate of 12.57%. The median age in Delray Beach is 51.8 years: 51.3 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delray Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,979 | 55.24% |
| Black or African American | 20,166 | 30.13% |
| Two or more races | 6,113 | 9.13% |
| Asian | 1,913 | 2.86% |
| Other race | 1,677 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,179 | 2.26 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 14,360 | 1.3 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Married | 10,603 | 3 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Female | 3,077 | 3.69 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 1,139 | 3.55 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,971 | 5.53% |
| Associates Degree | 4,660 | 8.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,969 | 26% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,097 | 15.07% |
| High School Graduate | 12,035 | 22.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,093 | 5.76% |
| Some College | 8,910 | 16.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,553 | 29,553 | 15,874 |
| Black | 14,205 | 10,415 | 1,889 |
| Hispanic | 5,571 | 4,578 | 2,500 |
| 2+ Races | 4,439 | 3,919 | 2,335 |
| Asian | 1,585 | 1,458 | 830 |
| Other Race | 1,306 | 994 | 472 |
| Native American | 74 | 74 | 35 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,809 | $67,745 | $56,051 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,621 | $96,480 | $62,370 |
| High School Graduate | $35,761 | $43,227 | $30,104 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,402 | $32,574 | $23,893 |
| Overall | $45,750 | $52,639 | $38,277 |
| Some College | $38,656 | $43,201 | $35,567 |
$45,750
Average Earnings
$52,639
Average Male
$38,277
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.26% of Delray Beach residents speak only English, while 29.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 19,873 | 3,470 | 17.46% |
| White | 34,409 | 3,375 | 9.81% |
| Hispanic | 7,107 | 882 | 12.41% |
| Multiple | 6,038 | 828 | 13.71% |
| Other | 1,657 | 265 | 15.99% |
| Asian | 1,906 | 174 | 9.13% |
12.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
13.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delray Beach is Black, with 17.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delray Beach is Asian, with 9.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.11% |
| High School | 14.2% |
| Some College | 9.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.55% |
| Female Employed | 7.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,290 | $152,331 |
| Households | $79,393 | $123,990 |
| Married Families | $114,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,181 | $92,089 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,797
Number of Veterans
2,713
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 999 |
| Second Gulf War | 508 |
| First Gulf War | 358 |
| World War II | 279 |
| Korea | 215 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,142 |
| 65 to 74 | 603 |
| 55 to 64 | 563 |
| 35 to 54 | 313 |
| 18 to 34 | 176 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,209 | 6.51% |
| Black | 422 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 2.74% |
| Other Race | 33 | 2.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
28.87%
Born in Delray Beach
75.53%
Native Born
24.47%
Foreign Born
10.26%
Non Citizen
14.21%
Naturalized
75.53% of Delray Beach residents were born in the United States, with 28.87% having been born in Florida. 10.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 68,986 | 242 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 68,744 | 242 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 68,502 | 241 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 68,261 | 242 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 68,019 | 242 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 67,777 | 241 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 67,536 | 480 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 67,056 | 395 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 66,661 | -150 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 66,811 | -2,696 | -3.88% |
| 2019 | 69,507 | 327 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 69,180 | 455 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 68,725 | 1,148 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 67,577 | 1,347 | 2.03% |
| 2015 | 66,230 | 1,204 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 65,026 | 830 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 64,196 | 1,918 | 3.08% |
| 2012 | 62,278 | 777 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 61,501 | 699 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 60,802 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,020 | 12,839 | 27.21% |
| 1990 | 47,181 | 12,852 | 37.44% |
| 1980 | 34,329 | 14,414 | 72.38% |
| 1970 | 19,915 | 7,685 | 62.84% |
| 1960 | 12,230 | 5,918 | 93.76% |
| 1950 | 6,312 | 2,575 | 68.91% |
| 1940 | 3,737 | -65,249 | -94.58% |