Greenacres is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Greenacres has a 2024 population of 44,142. Greenacres is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,986 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenacres is $95,700 with a poverty rate of 16.09%. The median age in Greenacres is 38 years: 36.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenacres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,689 | 33.48% |
| Black or African American | 12,456 | 28.39% |
| Other race | 8,519 | 19.42% |
| Two or more races | 6,268 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 1,845 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,411 | 2.83 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 6,560 | 3.47 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 4,566 | 1.34 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 3,161 | 3.39 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 1,124 | 3.65 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,018 | 6.73% |
| Associates Degree | 3,172 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,969 | 16.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,628 | 8.76% |
| High School Graduate | 9,197 | 30.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,888 | 9.63% |
| Some College | 5,114 | 17.05% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,409 | 9,261 | 2,541 |
| White | 8,450 | 7,763 | 2,626 |
| Black | 7,372 | 6,420 | 1,658 |
| Other Race | 5,885 | 4,232 | 1,128 |
| 2+ Races | 3,984 | 3,460 | 1,158 |
| Asian | 1,306 | 1,176 | 501 |
| Native American | 76 | 38 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,310 | $46,398 | $49,414 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,664 | $60,441 | $53,199 |
| High School Graduate | $35,395 | $40,556 | $31,135 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,404 | $34,915 | $28,843 |
| Overall | $40,282 | $42,133 | $35,509 |
| Some College | $41,479 | $51,866 | $34,621 |
$40,282
Average Earnings
$42,133
Average Male
$35,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.56% of Greenacres residents speak only English, while 56.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,870 | 4,149 | 21.99% |
| Other | 8,519 | 2,773 | 32.55% |
| Black | 12,153 | 1,396 | 11.49% |
| White | 9,875 | 1,122 | 11.36% |
| Multiple | 6,251 | 718 | 11.49% |
| Asian | 1,845 | 122 | 6.61% |
| Native | 94 | 6 | 6.38% |
16.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
17.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenacres is Other, with 32.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenacres is Native, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.35% |
| Some College | 9.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.88% |
| Female Employed | 7.56% |
| Male Employed | 7.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,487 | $91,074 |
| Households | $62,917 | $95,700 |
| Married Families | $78,733 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,399 | $100,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,117
Number of Veterans
931
Male Veterans
186
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 469 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 181 |
| Korea | 66 |
| World War II | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 454 |
| 55 to 64 | 210 |
| 65 to 74 | 199 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 126 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 5.24% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 1.82% |
| Black | 219 | 2.63% |
| Other Race | 161 | 2.41% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 2 | 2.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
32.24%
Born in Greenacres
57.47%
Native Born
42.53%
Foreign Born
19.57%
Non Citizen
22.96%
Naturalized
57.47% of Greenacres residents were born in the United States, with 32.24% having been born in Florida. 19.57% 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 | 44,337 | 39 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 44,298 | 39 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 44,259 | 39 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 44,220 | 39 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 44,181 | 39 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 44,142 | 39 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 44,103 | 285 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 43,818 | 30 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 43,788 | -198 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 43,986 | 2,878 | 7% |
| 2019 | 41,108 | 209 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 40,899 | 230 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 40,669 | 410 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 40,259 | 504 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 39,755 | 541 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 39,214 | 379 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 38,835 | 411 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 38,424 | 465 | 1.23% |
| 2011 | 37,959 | 311 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 37,648 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,569 | 8,886 | 47.56% |
| 1990 | 18,683 | 9,840 | 111.27% |
| 1980 | 8,843 | -35,494 | -80.06% |