Lake Worth Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Lake Worth Beach has a 2024 population of 43,720. Lake Worth Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 3.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,224 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Worth Beach is $78,620 with a poverty rate of 20.84%. The median age in Lake Worth Beach is 37.4 years: 38 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Worth Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,390 | 36.08% |
| Other race | 9,877 | 23.16% |
| Two or more races | 8,401 | 19.7% |
| Black or African American | 8,073 | 18.93% |
| Native American | 568 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 325 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.04% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,229 | 2.74 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 6,711 | 1.46 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Married | 4,550 | 3.45 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Female | 2,249 | 4.01 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 1,719 | 4.21 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,897 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 2,865 | 10.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,601 | 16.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,469 | 8.68% |
| High School Graduate | 6,528 | 22.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,736 | 20.17% |
| Some College | 4,344 | 15.27% |
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 | 11,923 | 6,320 | 1,877 |
| White | 11,101 | 10,528 | 4,474 |
| Other Race | 5,445 | 2,508 | 784 |
| 2+ Races | 4,749 | 2,913 | 1,038 |
| Black | 4,713 | 3,361 | 358 |
| Native American | 386 | 95 | 5 |
| Asian | 281 | 196 | 53 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,352 | $49,799 | $40,846 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,263 | $82,368 | $76,759 |
| High School Graduate | $33,689 | $35,503 | $25,931 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,448 | $29,728 | $18,298 |
| Overall | $34,686 | $35,367 | $32,412 |
| Some College | $39,006 | $37,274 | $40,421 |
$34,686
Average Earnings
$35,367
Average Male
$32,412
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.45% of Lake Worth Beach residents speak only English, while 56.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20,130 | 4,870 | 24.19% |
| Other | 9,659 | 2,883 | 29.85% |
| Multiple | 8,326 | 1,765 | 21.2% |
| Black | 7,979 | 1,750 | 21.93% |
| White | 12,223 | 1,437 | 11.76% |
| Asian | 325 | 131 | 40.31% |
| Native | 560 | 59 | 10.54% |
20.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.55%
Male Poverty Rate
23.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Worth Beach is Asian, with 40.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Worth Beach is Native, with 10.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.99% |
| High School | 19.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.32% |
| Some College | 11.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.23% |
| Female Employed | 13.22% |
| Male Employed | 9.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,420 | $79,521 |
| Households | $60,978 | $78,620 |
| Married Families | $81,741 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,626 | $69,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,335
Number of Veterans
1,152
Male Veterans
183
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 712 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| World War II | 79 |
| Korea | 74 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 558 |
| 65 to 74 | 450 |
| 55 to 64 | 189 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 0.74% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 1.86% |
| Black | 77 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 17 | 5.47% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
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
33.59%
Born in Lake Worth Beach
60.01%
Native Born
39.99%
Foreign Born
28.11%
Non Citizen
11.88%
Naturalized
60.01% of Lake Worth Beach residents were born in the United States, with 33.59% having been born in Florida. 28.11% 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 | 45,590 | 374 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 45,216 | 374 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 44,842 | 374 | 0.84% |
| 2026 | 44,468 | 374 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 44,094 | 374 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 43,720 | 374 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 43,346 | 134 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 43,212 | 601 | 1.41% |
| 2021 | 42,611 | 387 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 42,224 | 42,224 | Infinity |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0% |