Royal Palm Beach, FL

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2023 Population
39,089
0.553% 1-year growth
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.5
3.23% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
5.03%
6.02% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$92,382
2.48% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$389,300
11.7% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
20,409
1.13% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Royal Palm Beach, FL had a population of 39.1k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $92,382. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Royal Palm Beach, FL grew from 38,874 to 39,089, a 0.553% increase and its median household income grew from $90,143 to $92,382, a 2.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Royal Palm Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.3%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (12.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.06%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%).

None of the households in Royal 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.

92.6% of the residents in Royal Palm Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Royal Palm Beach, FL are South University-West Palm Beach (177 degrees awarded in 2023) and Ultrasound Medical Institute (53 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Royal Palm Beach, FL was $389,300, and the homeownership rate was 80.1%.

Most people in Royal Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Royal Palm Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

United StatesFloridaPalm Beach County, FLMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLPalm Beach County (Central)--Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FLPalm Beach County (West)--Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL

Population & Diversity

Royal Palm Beach, FL is home to a population of 39.1k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 28.9% of Royal Palm Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (11.3k people).

In 2023, there were 1.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.1k people) in Royal Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.94k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.6%
2023 Citizenship
92.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.6% of Royal Palm Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Royal Palm Beach, FL was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Royal Palm Beach, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    15.1k ± 1.23k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.49k ± 1.42k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    4.94k ± 1.18k
27.9%
Hispanic Population
10.9k people

In 2023, there were 1.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.1k people) in Royal Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.94k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

27.9% of the people in Royal Palm Beach, FL are hispanic (10.9k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

28.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11.3k people
27.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
10.9k people

As of 2023, 28.9% of Royal Palm Beach, FL residents (11.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Royal Palm Beach, FL was 27.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    286 ± 157
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    278 ± 143
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    201 ± 157

Royal Palm Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Royal Palm Beach, FL employs 20.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Royal Palm Beach, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,272 people), Retail Trade (2,313 people), and Educational Services (1,864 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,572), Public Administration ($74,007), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,452).

Employment

Occupations

20.4k
2023 Value
± 1,503
−1.13%
1 Year decline
± 10.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Royal Palm Beach, FL declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 20.6k employees to 20.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Royal Palm Beach, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,591 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,301 people), and Management Occupations (2,061 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Royal Palm Beach, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.4k
2023 Value
± 1,503
−1.13%
1 Year decline
± 10.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Royal Palm Beach, FL declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 20.6k employees to 20.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Royal Palm Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,272 people), Retail Trade (2,313 people), and Educational Services (1,864 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Royal Palm Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in Royal Palm Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$62,040
Median earning men ± $4,546
$39,327
Median earning women ± $3,635

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($96,875), Manufacturing ($75,931), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,233).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,096), Wholesale Trade ($63,587), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,094).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
4.23%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Royal Palm Beach, FL awarded 230 degrees. The student population of Royal Palm Beach, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 124 male students and 454 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Royal Palm Beach, FL are Black or African American (112 and 49.1%), followed by White (62 and 27.2%), Hispanic or Latino (41 and 18%), and Unknown (4 and 1.75%).

The largest universities in Royal Palm Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are South University-West Palm Beach (177 and 77%) and Ultrasound Medical Institute (53 and 23%).

The most popular majors in Royal Palm Beach, FL are Registered Nursing (67 and 29.1%), Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (53 and 23%), and Physician Assistant (39 and 17%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2019 in Royal Palm Beach, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 73.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 578 (21.5% men and 78.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 578 students enrolled in Royal Palm Beach, FL, 21.5% men and 78.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 255 records, of which 86.7% were women and 13.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Physician Assistant
    39 degrees awarded
  2. Family Practice Nurse
    28 degrees awarded
  3. Health Care Administration & Management
    8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Royal Palm Beach, FL was Physician Assistant with 39 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. South University-West Palm Beach
    177 degrees awarded
  2. Ultrasound Medical Institute
    53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South University-West Palm Beach with 177 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 42 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Royal Palm Beach, FL, which is 0.223 times less than the 188 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 112 degrees mean that there were 1.81 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 62 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,732) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (4.99M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.46M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Royal Palm Beach, FL was $389,300 in 2023, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $348,500 to $389,300, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Royal Palm Beach, FL is 80.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Royal Palm Beach, FL have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Royal Palm Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$389,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$17,031
$11,009
Median Property Taxes
±$961

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 Royal Palm Beach, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

80.1%
Homeownership
2023
66.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 80.1% of the housing units in Royal Palm Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$92,382
Median Household Income
± $4,972
13.7k
Number of Households
± 1,154

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.7k households in Royal Palm Beach, FL grew to $92,382 from the previous year's value of $90,143.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Royal Palm Beach, FL is from Royal Palm Beach, FL.
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This chart shows the number of workers in Royal Palm Beach, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.52%)
  3. Carpooled (7.22%)

In 2023, 78.5% of workers in Royal Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.52%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

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.

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Commute Time

30.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Royal Palm Beach, FL have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Royal Palm Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Royal 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 Royal Palm Beach, FL have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Royal Palm Beach, FL (1.95k out of 38.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.

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Health

91.1% of the population of Royal Palm Beach, FL has health coverage, with 50.8% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.925% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 486 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

8.89%
Uninsured
50.8%
Employer Coverage
10.7%
Medicaid
14.6%
Medicare
14.1%
Non-Group
0.925%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Royal Palm Beach, FL declined by 9.18% from 9.79% to 8.89%.

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