Population 6,165 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown West Palm Beach
Household size in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.45 | 2.55 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.53 | 2.70 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.63 | 2.88 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.54 | 2.62 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.06 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown West Palm Beach are small: just 1.54 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 1.45, even as the national average fell. Only one other West Palm Beach neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4 | 39.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 40.0 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.0 | 40.6 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.3 | 42.2 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.9 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Downtown West Palm Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 56.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 51.4, in line with the national trend. Few West Palm Beach neighborhoods are older: only two of 11.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.9% | 16.1% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 16.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Downtown West Palm Beach: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other West Palm Beach neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown West Palm Beach
Renters in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.7% | 37.1% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 41.5% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.0% | 45.0% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.1% | 42.6% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +5.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown West Palm Beach: 60.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly two-thirds of owners (64.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other West Palm Beach neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 18.7% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 19.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 15.6% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −20.7 pts | −6.0 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.6% of the housing in Downtown West Palm Beach, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 20.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1980 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1980 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1981 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1984 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Downtown West Palm Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east. Of West Palm Beach's 11 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,187 | $1,122 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,419 | $1,123 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,664 | $1,380 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,013 | $1,826 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$826 | +$703 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Downtown West Palm Beach pays $2,013 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $826 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown West Palm Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.6% | 24.1% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 24.9% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 28.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.3% | 32.5% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Downtown West Palm Beach is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, mirroring the country. No other West Palm Beach neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 82.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 82.7% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 84.1% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 84.7% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Downtown West Palm Beach: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, in line with the national trend. Downtown West Palm Beach has the highest share of high school graduates of any West Palm Beach neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown West Palm Beach
| Period | Downtown West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown West Palm Beach has been low: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other West Palm Beach neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown West Palm Beach compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West Palm Beach | 1.54 | 56.3 | 6.4% | 60.1% | 22.6% | 2001 | $2,013 | 69.3% | 97.5% | 1.0% |
| Palm Beach Lakes | 2.80 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 37.1% | 5.9% | 1978 | $1,567 | 21.5% | 82.1% | 11.0% |
| Northwood Hills | 2.99 | 47.7 | 30.6% | 40.0% | 14.5% | 1953 | $1,601 | 32.3% | 81.7% | 7.5% |
| Southwest | 2.69 | 37.1 | 17.2% | 49.5% | 12.0% | 1956 | $1,819 | 28.7% | 64.8% | 6.3% |
| Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | 2.19 | 37.9 | 18.2% | 55.8% | 16.6% | 1988 | $1,851 | 42.5% | 90.0% | 4.9% |
| Pinewood-West Palm Beach | 2.60 | 41.0 | 22.8% | 42.3% | 8.3% | 1961 | $1,422 | 26.6% | 68.6% | 5.1% |
| Palm Club Village | 2.54 | 34.5 | 17.6% | 62.0% | 17.5% | 1987 | $1,716 | 22.7% | 97.4% | 4.5% |
| South Side | 2.49 | 47.9 | 6.6% | 42.1% | 8.2% | 1955 | $1,419 | 39.9% | 88.5% | 1.4% |
| Century Village | 1.39 | 72.7 | 6.8% | 23.4% | 32.3% | 1974 | $1,297 | 28.9% | 91.2% | 15.5% |
| Kelsey City | 3.11 | 42.1 | 21.9% | 43.1% | 9.6% | 1975 | $1,413 | 24.8% | 71.1% | 5.6% |
| Water Catchment Area | 2.52 | 45.5 | 16.9% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 2006 | $2,073 | 47.9% | 95.6% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown West Palm Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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