2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,507,453
Palm Beach County is one of the most populous counties in Florida with a population of 1.5M. The median household income is $81,115, 25% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.1%, median home value is $407,300, and 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 64% above the national average.
Population
1,507,453
2023 estimate
Rank #26 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$81,115
Household
Rank #474 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$407,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #210 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
39.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #270 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
26.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
33.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% above Florida avg·25% above national avg
Poverty Rate
24% above Florida avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% above Florida avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$50,998
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
58% above Florida avg·95% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
47% above Florida avg·96% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Florida avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
36% below Florida avg·63% below national avg
Housing Units
713,855
Households
597,053
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,253
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
57% above Florida avg·64% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Florida avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.1%
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