Palm Beach is a town located in Palm Beach County Florida. Palm Beach has a 2024 population of 9,262. Palm Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,246 in 2020.
The average household income in Palm Beach is $365,991 with a poverty rate of 5.11%. The median age in Palm Beach is 70.7 years: 71.3 years for males, and 70.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palm Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,631 | 93.76% |
| Two or more races | 362 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 120 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 56 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,370 | 1.71 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 2,658 | 2.27 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 2,538 | 1.08 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 134 | 2.51 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 40 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
2.24
Average Family Size
1.71
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 1.4% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 3.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,027 | 35.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,841 | 33.17% |
| High School Graduate | 782 | 9.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 1,375 | 16.06% |
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 | 7,943 | 7,778 | 5,422 |
| Hispanic | 438 | 426 | 317 |
| 2+ Races | 280 | 280 | 207 |
| Asian | 120 | 99 | 99 |
| Other Race | 56 | 44 | 19 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 9 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,000 | $171,358 | $81,075 |
| Graduate Degree | $164,076 | $175,476 | $146,563 |
| High School Graduate | $78,165 | $78,503 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,210 | $36,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $84,375 | $115,117 | $68,125 |
| Some College | $63,843 | $79,958 | $0 |
$84,375
Average Earnings
$115,117
Average Male
$68,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.41% of Palm Beach residents speak only English, while 12.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,502 | 362 | 4.26% |
| Hispanic | 478 | 107 | 22.38% |
| Multiple | 362 | 59 | 16.3% |
| Other | 56 | 18 | 32.14% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
5.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.99%
Male Poverty Rate
6.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Beach is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Beach is White, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.19% |
| High School | 17.9% |
| Some College | 10.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.6% |
| Female Employed | 2.92% |
| Male Employed | 0.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $222,727 | $414,800 |
| Households | $190,824 | $365,991 |
| Married Families | $226,190 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $124,430 | $310,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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
825
Number of Veterans
810
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 255 |
| Vietnam | 218 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| World War II | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 666 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 817 | 9.97% |
| Other Race | 8 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.3%
Labor Force Participation
29.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
9.03%
Born in Palm Beach
81.03%
Native Born
18.97%
Foreign Born
6.69%
Non Citizen
12.28%
Naturalized
81.03% of Palm Beach residents were born in the United States, with 9.03% having been born in Florida. 6.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,282 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 9,278 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 9,274 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 9,270 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 9,266 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 9,262 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 9,258 | 19 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 9,239 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 9,234 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 9,246 | 424 | 4.81% |
| 2019 | 8,822 | 41 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 8,781 | 33 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 8,748 | 57 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 8,691 | 105 | 1.22% |
| 2015 | 8,586 | 104 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 8,482 | 84 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8,398 | 79 | 0.95% |
| 2012 | 8,319 | 91 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 8,228 | 55 | 0.67% |
| 2010 | 8,173 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,468 | 654 | 6.66% |
| 1990 | 9,814 | 85 | 0.87% |
| 1980 | 9,729 | 643 | 7.08% |
| 1970 | 9,086 | 3,031 | 50.06% |
| 1960 | 6,055 | 2,169 | 55.82% |
| 1950 | 3,886 | 139 | 3.71% |
| 1940 | 3,747 | -5,535 | -59.63% |