Population 24,607 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
Household size in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.55 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.70 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.88 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.06 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Villages of Palm Beach Lakes is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.11 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 39.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 40.0 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 42.2 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +2.9 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Villages of Palm Beach Lakes is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 40.1, even as the national median rose. Only two of West Palm Beach's 11 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 16.8% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 16.1% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 16.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes (18.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of West Palm Beach's 11 neighborhoods, only two have a higher 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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
Renters in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.4% | 37.1% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.0% | 41.5% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.7% | 45.0% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.8% | 42.6% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes: 55.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 53.2% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of West Palm Beach's 11 neighborhoods, only two have 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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 18.7% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 19.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 15.6% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 12.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −6.0 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.6% of the housing in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, 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 4.6 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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1980 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1980 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1981 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1984 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,104 | $1,122 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,128 | $1,123 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,505 | $1,380 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,851 | $1,826 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$747 | +$703 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes runs $1,851 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $747 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; 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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
Bachelor's degrees in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 24.1% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 24.9% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 28.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 32.5% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes than nationally: 42.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 82.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 82.7% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 84.1% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 84.7% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes is close to the national rate: 90.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in West Palm Beach overall (84.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes
| Period | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | West Palm Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −4.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Villages of Palm Beach Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | 2.19 | 37.9 | 18.2% | 55.8% | 16.6% | 1988 | $1,851 | 42.5% | 90.0% | 4.9% |
| Palm Club Village | 2.54 | 34.5 | 17.6% | 62.0% | 17.5% | 1987 | $1,716 | 22.7% | 97.4% | 4.5% |
| 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% |
| Century Village | 1.39 | 72.7 | 6.8% | 23.4% | 32.3% | 1974 | $1,297 | 28.9% | 91.2% | 15.5% |
| Pinewood-West Palm Beach | 2.60 | 41.0 | 22.8% | 42.3% | 8.3% | 1961 | $1,422 | 26.6% | 68.6% | 5.1% |
| Downtown West Palm Beach | 1.54 | 56.3 | 6.4% | 60.1% | 22.6% | 2001 | $2,013 | 69.3% | 97.5% | 1.0% |
| Water Catchment Area | 2.52 | 45.5 | 16.9% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 2006 | $2,073 | 47.9% | 95.6% | 0.6% |
| Southwest | 2.69 | 37.1 | 17.2% | 49.5% | 12.0% | 1956 | $1,819 | 28.7% | 64.8% | 6.3% |
| Kelsey City | 3.11 | 42.1 | 21.9% | 43.1% | 9.6% | 1975 | $1,413 | 24.8% | 71.1% | 5.6% |
| South Side | 2.49 | 47.9 | 6.6% | 42.1% | 8.2% | 1955 | $1,419 | 39.9% | 88.5% | 1.4% |
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 Villages of Palm Beach Lakes. 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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