South Palm Beach is a town located in Palm Beach County Florida. South Palm Beach has a 2024 population of 1,454. South Palm Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,470 in 2020.
The average household income in South Palm Beach is $158,805 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in South Palm Beach is 68.1 years: 68.1 years for males, and 68 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Palm Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,478 | 88.66% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 41 | 2.46% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 998 | 1.67 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 634 | 1.28 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Married | 301 | 2.19 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 34 | 3.32 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 29 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.35
Average Family Size
1.67
Average Household Size
88.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 253 | 15.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 425 | 26.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 285 | 17.72% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 13.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.31% |
| Some College | 430 | 26.74% |
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 | 1,380 | 1,375 | 597 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 153 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 119 | 75 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 15 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 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 black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,000 | $81,607 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,309 | $165,313 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $78,750 | $24,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $93,542 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $117,998 | $0 | $0 |
$93,542
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.24% of South Palm Beach residents speak only English, while 29.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,422 | 156 | 10.97% |
| Multiple | 136 | 41 | 30.15% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 41 | 25.95% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.48%
Male Poverty Rate
17.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Palm Beach is Multiple, with 30.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Palm Beach is White, with 10.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.51% |
| Some College | 11.71% |
| High School | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 1.51% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $146,250 | $227,547 |
| Households | $79,583 | $158,805 |
| Married Families | $146,406 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,156 | $119,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
209
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 13.99% |
| Black | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
7.08%
Born in South Palm Beach
68.75%
Native Born
31.25%
Foreign Born
6.66%
Non Citizen
24.6%
Naturalized
68.75% of South Palm Beach residents were born in the United States, with 7.08% having been born in Florida. 6.66% 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 | 1,434 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,438 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,442 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 1,446 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 1,450 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,454 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 1,458 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,458 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 1,461 | -9 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,470 | -33 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 1,503 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,500 | 27 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 1,473 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 1,466 | 15 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1,451 | 14 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 1,437 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,425 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1,414 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 1,399 | 8 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 1,391 | 0 | 0% |