Population 3,457 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Meadows
Household size in Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.37 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.58 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.55 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.17 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Meadows holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65.
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 47.9 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 48.2 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 49.0 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 48.9 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +1.0 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Meadows is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in Boynton Beach as a whole, where the median age is 48.9. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 12.1% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 8.3% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Meadows, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Meadows
Renters in Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 23.4% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 25.3% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 27.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 25.1% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Meadows is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (44.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 17.6% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 17.5% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 15.8% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 16.5% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Meadows: 14.3% of homes are empty, 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. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Boynton Beach as a whole (16.5%).
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1988 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1988 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1991 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Meadows is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Boynton Beach.
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,099 | $1,345 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,101 | $1,365 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,288 | $1,686 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,997 | $2,074 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$899 | +$729 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Meadows pays $1,997 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Boynton Beach. The typical renter here spends 44.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Meadows
Bachelor's degrees in Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 29.5% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 31.3% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 35.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.8% | 38.7% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +9.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Meadows than nationally: 44.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.6% | 88.4% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 90.0% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 90.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 90.1% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Meadows is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Meadows
| Period | Meadows | Boynton Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Meadows has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Meadows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows | 2.76 | 43.1 | 5.9% | 19.7% | 14.3% | 1990 | $1,997 | 44.8% | 91.7% | 1.9% |
| Boynton Lakes Plaza | 2.55 | 37.8 | 16.3% | 21.0% | 12.3% | 1988 | $2,216 | 35.5% | 90.5% | 2.2% |
| Emerald Lake-Miami | 3.37 | 26.9 | 45.5% | 95.2% | 9.0% | 1990 | $1,751 | 14.3% | 64.7% | 8.6% |
| Leisureville | 1.80 | 66.8 | 9.9% | 14.5% | 19.7% | 1977 | $1,624 | 26.0% | 87.8% | 4.0% |
| Lake Charleston | 3.04 | 41.6 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 1995 | $3,156 | 44.8% | 94.2% | 6.9% |
| Indian Spring | 2.17 | 65.1 | 4.6% | 13.6% | 15.8% | 1990 | $2,186 | 47.8% | 95.3% | 6.2% |
| Smith Dairy West | 2.84 | 46.8 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 1999 | $2,402 | 56.7% | 97.9% | 8.8% |
| South Side | 2.49 | 47.9 | 6.6% | 42.1% | 8.2% | 1955 | $1,419 | 39.9% | 88.5% | 1.4% |
| Southwest | 2.69 | 37.1 | 17.2% | 49.5% | 12.0% | 1956 | $1,819 | 28.7% | 64.8% | 6.3% |
| Olympia | 3.93 | 38.8 | 10.6% | 7.2% | 12.5% | 2005 | $3,465 | 57.6% | 91.9% | 2.8% |
| Palm Beach Lakes | 2.80 | 43.8 | 10.5% | 37.1% | 5.9% | 1978 | $1,567 | 21.5% | 82.1% | 11.0% |
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 Meadows. 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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