Royal Palm Beach is a village located in Palm Beach County Florida. Royal Palm Beach has a 2024 population of 39,652. Royal Palm Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,999 in 2020.
The average household income in Royal Palm Beach is $106,396 with a poverty rate of 5.35%. The median age in Royal Palm Beach is 40.2 years: 38.2 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Royal Palm Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,099 | 51.7% |
| Black or African American | 11,032 | 28.38% |
| Two or more races | 4,621 | 11.89% |
| Asian | 1,894 | 4.87% |
| Other race | 1,223 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 13,060 | 2.96 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 7,409 | 3.65 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 3,376 | 1.33 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 1,801 | 3.2 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Male | 474 | 2.94 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,382 | 5.1% |
| Associates Degree | 3,085 | 11.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,666 | 20.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,739 | 13.8% |
| High School Graduate | 6,123 | 22.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,102 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 6,003 | 22.15% |
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 | 11,839 | 11,090 | 4,306 |
| Black | 7,044 | 6,619 | 2,430 |
| Hispanic | 6,586 | 5,494 | 2,016 |
| 2+ Races | 2,898 | 2,552 | 1,068 |
| Asian | 1,460 | 1,248 | 579 |
| Other Race | 792 | 677 | 145 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 asian people with a rate of 39.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,819 | $75,305 | $48,369 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,958 | $78,819 | $61,286 |
| High School Graduate | $37,287 | $45,000 | $35,015 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,667 | $37,936 | $28,991 |
| Overall | $49,764 | $59,730 | $39,836 |
| Some College | $45,751 | $58,342 | $31,396 |
$49,764
Average Earnings
$59,730
Average Male
$39,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.58% of Royal Palm Beach residents speak only English, while 30.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,653 | 844 | 8.74% |
| White | 15,660 | 727 | 4.64% |
| Multiple | 4,614 | 609 | 13.2% |
| Black | 11,006 | 428 | 3.89% |
| Other | 1,223 | 115 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1,879 | 12 | 0.64% |
5.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.57%
Male Poverty Rate
6.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Royal Palm Beach is Multiple, with 13.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Royal Palm Beach is Asian, with 0.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.45% |
| High School | 7.17% |
| Some College | 5.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.09% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,928 | $115,931 |
| Households | $90,143 | $106,396 |
| Married Families | $111,062 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,188 | $70,648 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,420
Number of Veterans
1,362
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 448 |
| First Gulf War | 332 |
| Vietnam | 277 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 399 |
| 35 to 54 | 352 |
| 65 to 74 | 289 |
| 75+ | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 133 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 906 | 5.58% |
| Black | 324 | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 3.34% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 2.95% |
| Other Race | 61 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
35.95%
Born in Royal Palm Beach
72.02%
Native Born
27.98%
Foreign Born
7.42%
Non Citizen
20.56%
Naturalized
72.02% of Royal Palm Beach residents were born in the United States, with 35.95% having been born in Florida. 7.42% 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 | 40,469 | 164 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 40,305 | 163 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 40,142 | 163 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 39,979 | 164 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 39,815 | 163 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 39,652 | 163 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 39,489 | 212 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 39,277 | 263 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 39,014 | 15 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 38,999 | -1,424 | -3.52% |
| 2019 | 40,423 | 493 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 39,930 | 1,343 | 3.48% |
| 2017 | 38,587 | 348 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 38,239 | 526 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 37,713 | 629 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 37,084 | 655 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 36,429 | 1,255 | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 35,174 | 566 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 34,608 | 330 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 34,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,523 | 6,934 | 47.53% |
| 1990 | 14,589 | 11,166 | 326.21% |
| 1980 | 3,423 | -37,046 | -91.54% |