South Bay is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. South Bay has a 2024 population of 4,890. South Bay is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,772 in 2020.
The average household income in South Bay is $62,672 with a poverty rate of 32.18%. The median age in South Bay is 38.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,126 | 64.75% |
| White | 877 | 18.16% |
| Two or more races | 700 | 14.5% |
| Other race | 69 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 56 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 791 | 3.35 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 286 | 3.52 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 235 | 4.57 | 54 | 46 |
| Non Family | 184 | 1.24 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 86 | 3.93 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
3.93
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,063 | 27.52% |
| Associates Degree | 173 | 4.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 6.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 1.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,323 | 34.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 556 | 14.4% |
| Some College | 420 | 10.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,398 | 1,532 | 269 |
| Hispanic | 776 | 303 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 573 | 263 | 14 |
| White | 538 | 346 | 44 |
| Native American | 56 | 25 | 0 |
| Other Race | 42 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 64.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 11.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,472 | $44,306 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,925 | $28,897 | $26,220 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,865 | $15,066 | $14,479 |
| Overall | $24,919 | $22,230 | $25,335 |
| Some College | $30,375 | $0 | $30,625 |
$24,919
Average Earnings
$22,230
Average Male
$25,335
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.17% of South Bay residents speak only English, while 22.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,034 | 615 | 30.24% |
| Hispanic | 579 | 224 | 38.69% |
| Multiple | 324 | 136 | 41.98% |
| Other | 35 | 18 | 51.43% |
| White | 26 | 2 | 7.69% |
32.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.64%
Male Poverty Rate
28.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Bay is Other, with 51.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Bay is White, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.11% |
| Some College | 21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.75% |
| High School | 15.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.81% |
| Female Employed | 21.04% |
| Male Employed | 12.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,036 | $72,655 |
| Households | $51,827 | $62,672 |
| Married Families | $82,717 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,667 | $23,258 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
156
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 99 | 3.98% |
| White | 53 | 6.63% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28.9%
Labor Force Participation
26.5%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
59.36%
Born in South Bay
82.17%
Native Born
17.83%
Foreign Born
11.99%
Non Citizen
5.84%
Naturalized
82.17% of South Bay residents were born in the United States, with 59.36% having been born in Florida. 11.99% 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 | 5,039 | 30 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 5,009 | 30 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 4,979 | 29 | 0.59% |
| 2026 | 4,950 | 30 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 4,920 | 30 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 4,890 | 29 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 4,861 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 4,857 | -8 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 4,865 | 93 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 4,772 | -428 | -8.23% |
| 2019 | 5,200 | 23 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 5,177 | 26 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,151 | 16 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 5,135 | 21 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 5,114 | 91 | 1.81% |
| 2014 | 5,023 | 39 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 4,984 | 51 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 4,933 | 40 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 4,893 | 18 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 4,875 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,859 | 301 | 8.46% |
| 1990 | 3,558 | -328 | -8.44% |
| 1980 | 3,886 | 928 | 31.37% |
| 1970 | 2,958 | -2,081 | -41.3% |