Population 17,243 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Palm Beach
Household size in North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in North Palm Beach are small: just 2.05 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 2.02, even as the national average fell. Only 39 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have 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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.1 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.6 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.4 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
North Palm Beach skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.4, 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 52.2, mirroring the country.
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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in North Palm Beach, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. North Palm Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 North Palm Beach
Renters in North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in North Palm Beach rent their homes (28.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 51.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.5% of the housing in North 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 edged down 1.5 points, mirroring the country.
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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in North Palm Beach are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Miami area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1983. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,164 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,271 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,535 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,971 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$807 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Palm Beach costs $1,971 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Miami area overall ($2,112). Rents are up $807 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 North Palm Beach
Bachelor's degrees in North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.9% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in North Palm Beach: 50.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Palm Beach: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. North Palm Beach has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 North Palm Beach
| Period | North Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Palm Beach has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 31 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
North Palm Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Palm Beach | 2.05 | 54.4 | 5.9% | 28.7% | 20.5% | 1976 | $1,971 | 50.9% | 95.6% | 2.2% |
| Juno Ridge | 1.84 | 42.5 | 6.8% | 61.7% | 13.6% | 1984 | $1,638 | 37.0% | 91.7% | 1.4% |
| Lake Park | 3.30 | 39.1 | 22.8% | 52.8% | 9.3% | 1977 | $1,457 | 22.1% | 73.4% | 6.1% |
| Juno Beach | 1.65 | 67.7 | 6.3% | 30.2% | 32.6% | 1990 | $2,571 | 59.1% | 98.6% | 8.4% |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 2.26 | 51.6 | 5.8% | 27.2% | 13.0% | 1994 | $2,554 | 55.9% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Riviera Beach | 2.89 | 41.7 | 17.7% | 37.7% | 17.3% | 1982 | $1,750 | 28.7% | 87.8% | 7.5% |
| Palm Beach Shores | 1.75 | 60.5 | 5.9% | 38.7% | 45.5% | 1967 | $1,967 | 53.4% | 93.5% | 8.9% |
| Mangonia Park | 3.00 | 32.0 | 33.8% | 73.4% | 18.4% | 1985 | $1,723 | 14.6% | 77.3% | 9.0% |
| Jupiter | 2.43 | 49.0 | 6.5% | 20.3% | 14.4% | 1992 | $2,453 | 52.7% | 92.7% | 2.6% |
| Jupiter Inlet Colony | 1.96 | 68.9 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 51.3% | 1982 | $3,501 | 69.5% | 99.1% | 2.6% |
| West Palm Beach | 2.62 | 42.2 | 16.1% | 42.6% | 12.7% | 1984 | $1,826 | 32.5% | 84.7% | 5.5% |
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 North 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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