Palm Beach County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,533,806 | — | #25 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,581 | +11.2% | #463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #698 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $447,300 | +58.7% | #198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,916 | +64.7% | #65 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.1% | #1,096 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Palm Beach County has a population of 1,533,806, making it the #25 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Palm Beach County is $83,581, ranking #463 out of 3,222 counties — 11.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Palm Beach County is $447,300 (+58.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,916/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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86.8% of residents in Palm Beach County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% below the national rate.
About Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County, Florida has a total population of 1,533,806, making it the 25th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Palm Beach County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Palm Beach County is $83,581, which ranks #463 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Palm Beach County is $447,300, 58.7% above the national median. Renters in Palm Beach County pay a median gross rent of $1,916 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Palm Beach County, 40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.2 min.
Palm Beach County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (18.1%).
All data for Palm Beach County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.