West Palm Beach, FL

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2021 Population

115,877

4.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.4

3.32% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

17%

0.101% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,549

3.56% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$275,700

4.67% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,108

4.42% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, West Palm Beach, FL had a population of 116k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $56,549. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of West Palm Beach, FL grew from 111,006 to 115,877, a 4.39% increase and its median household income grew from $54,603 to $56,549, a 3.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Palm Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33%), White (Hispanic) (14.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.18%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.75%).

None of the households in West Palm Beach, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.1% of the residents in West Palm Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Palm Beach, FL are Palm Beach Atlantic University (790 degrees awarded in 2021) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach (256 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in West Palm Beach, FL was $275,700, and the homeownership rate was 49.2%.

Most people in West Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in West Palm Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Palm Beach, FL is home to a population of 116k people, from which 86.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 28.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (32.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.5k people) in West Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.1%

2021 Citizenship

86.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in West Palm Beach, FL was 86.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Palm Beach, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Palm Beach, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.5k ± 1.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38.2k ± 2.05k
White (Hispanic)
17.1k ± 1.7k

24.7%

Hispanic Population

28.6k people

24.7% of the people in West Palm Beach, FL are hispanic (28.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Palm Beach, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

28.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.6k people

26.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

29.6k people

As of 2021, 28.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents (32.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Palm Beach, FL was 26.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Palm Beach, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,555 ± 276
Gulf War (2001-)
631 ± 212
Korea
608 ± 175

West Palm Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Palm Beach, FL employs 58.1k people. The largest industries in West Palm Beach, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,528 people), Retail Trade (6,671 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,586 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,098), and Finance & Insurance ($64,792).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

58.1k

2021 Value

± 2,281

4.42%

1 Year growth

± 5.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 4.42%, from 55.6k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Palm Beach, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,792 people), Management Occupations (5,587 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,352 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Palm Beach, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.1k

2021 Value

± 2,281

4.42%

1 Year growth

± 5.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in West Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 4.42%, from 55.6k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Palm Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,528 people), Retail Trade (6,671 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,586 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Palm Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in West Palm Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,485

Median earning men ± $2,371

$31,759

Median earning women ± $1,722

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($67,857), Public Administration ($58,656), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,209).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($53,587), Public Administration ($52,520), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,055).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Palm Beach, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in West Palm Beach, FL awarded 1,046 degrees. The student population of West Palm Beach, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,402 male students and 2,563 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Palm Beach, FL are White (456 and 45.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (261 and 25.9%), Black or African American (147 and 14.6%), and Unknown (102 and 10.1%).

The largest universities in West Palm Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Palm Beach Atlantic University (790 and 75.5%) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach (256 and 24.5%).

The most popular majors in West Palm Beach, FL are General Business Administration & Management (83 and 7.93%), Registered Nursing (81 and 7.74%), and General Psychology (56 and 5.35%).

The median tuition cost in West Palm Beach, FL for private four year colleges is $33,538.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in West Palm Beach, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,965 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,965 students enrolled in West Palm Beach, FL, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,979 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
81 degrees awarded
General Psychology
56 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Palm Beach, FL was Registered Nursing with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in West Palm Beach, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Palm Beach Atlantic University
790 degrees awarded
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach
256 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Palm Beach Atlantic University with 790 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 294 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Palm Beach, FL, which is 0.391 times less than the 752 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 456 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 261 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,538) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($596) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,104) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Palm Beach, FL was $275,700 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $263,400 to $275,700, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in West Palm Beach, FL is 49.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in West Palm Beach, FL have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Palm Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Palm Beach, FL is $56,549. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in West Palm Beach, FL was Census Tract 79.09 with a value of $120,357, followed by Census Tract 78.31 and Census Tract 36, with respective values of $95,492 and $94,308.

Housing

Property

$275,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,632

$23,601

Median Property Taxes

±$1,317

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Palm Beach, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Palm Beach, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.2%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.2% of the housing units in West Palm Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Palm Beach, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 79.09
Census Tract 78.31
Census Tract 36

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Palm Beach, FL was Census Tract 79.09 with a value of $120,357, followed by Census Tract 78.31 and Census Tract 36, with respective values of $95,492 and $94,308.

The following map shows all of the places in West Palm Beach, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,549

Median Household Income

± $2,613

48k

Number of Households

± 1,973

In 2021, the median household income of the 48k households in West Palm Beach, FL grew to $56,549 from the previous year's value of $54,603.

The following chart displays the households in West Palm Beach, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Palm Beach, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (9.13%)

In 2021, 74% of workers in West Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (9.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Palm Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.15% of the workforce in West Palm Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Palm Beach, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Palm Beach, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Palm Beach, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Palm Beach, FL (19.1k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Palm Beach, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84% of the population of West Palm Beach, FL has health coverage, with 36.7% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Palm Beach County, FL see 1261 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0792% decrease from the previous year (1262 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 419 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Palm Beach County, FL.

1,261 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Palm Beach County, FL

Primary care physicians in Palm Beach County, FL see an average of 1,261 patients per year. This represents a 0.0792% decrease from the previous year (1,262 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Palm Beach County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16%

Uninsured

36.7%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Palm Beach, FL grew by 3.68% from 15.4% to 16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Palm Beach, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.