Population 8,330 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palm Beach
Household size in Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.82 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.82 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.82 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.70 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Palm Beach is a place of small households, averaging 1.70 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.82, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only three 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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.8 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 67.6 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 69.8 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 71.1 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 71.1, Palm Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 66.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Palm Beach: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have 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 Palm Beach
Renters in Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.1% of households in Palm Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 77.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 0.6 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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Palm Beach: 43.6% 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. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Palm Beach is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have older 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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,602 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,462 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,113 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,700 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,097 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Palm Beach costs $2,700 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,097 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable 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 Palm Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.6% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.8% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.2% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Palm Beach: 72.2% 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 11.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only two have 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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Palm Beach: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Palm Beach
| Period | Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.5% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Palm Beach is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 1.70 | 71.1 | 3.9% | 17.1% | 43.6% | 1969 | $2,700 | 72.2% | 97.3% | 5.7% |
| Cloud Lake | 2.78 | 44.8 | 18.6% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 1972 | $1,758 | 27.6% | 87.7% | 2.9% |
| Glen Ridge | 2.78 | 44.8 | 18.6% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 1972 | $1,758 | 27.6% | 87.7% | 2.9% |
| Westgate | 3.85 | 32.3 | 35.9% | 61.4% | 10.2% | 1980 | $1,383 | 9.6% | 55.2% | 6.7% |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 2.69 | 51.9 | 4.7% | 15.0% | 14.9% | 1978 | $1,399 | 40.2% | 82.9% | 4.7% |
| West Palm Beach | 2.62 | 42.2 | 16.1% | 42.6% | 12.7% | 1984 | $1,826 | 32.5% | 84.7% | 5.5% |
| Mangonia Park | 3.00 | 32.0 | 33.8% | 73.4% | 18.4% | 1985 | $1,723 | 14.6% | 77.3% | 9.0% |
| Haverhill | 3.09 | 37.0 | 21.4% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 1984 | $1,535 | 18.1% | 70.9% | 3.4% |
| Palm Springs | 3.00 | 38.0 | 16.8% | 44.5% | 12.0% | 1980 | $1,727 | 20.8% | 79.2% | 7.3% |
| Palm Beach Shores | 1.75 | 60.5 | 5.9% | 38.7% | 45.5% | 1967 | $1,967 | 53.4% | 93.5% | 8.9% |
| Acacia Villas | 2.52 | 38.0 | 11.2% | 51.3% | 27.3% | 1986 | $1,817 | 15.6% | 68.5% | 13.2% |
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 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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