Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

112,002

3.14% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.1

0.414% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.44%

11.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$98,644

8.97% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$448,900

8.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL had a population of 112k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $98,644. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL declined from 115,629 to 112,002, a −3.14% decrease and its median household income grew from $90,526 to $98,644, a 8.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.9%), White (Hispanic) (7.18%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.42%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

16% of the households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, 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.

94.9% of the residents in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was $448,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%.

Most people in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL borders Martin County PUMA, FL, Palm Beach Gardens & Riviera Beach Cities PUMA, FL, and Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 112k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.9% of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2021, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.3k people) in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.04k White (Hispanic) and 5.65k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Spanish (11,804 households), Portuguese (954 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (431 households).

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

94.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.3k ± 2.07k
White (Hispanic)
8.04k ± 1.18k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.65k ± 1.63k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

15.8k people

14.1% of the people in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are hispanic (15.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

12.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

13.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2021, 12.9% of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,804 households (11.1%)
Portuguese
954 households (0.897%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
431 households (0.405%)

16% of the households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 11.1% of the households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,246 ± 367
Gulf War (2001-)
990 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
774 ± 212

Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL employs 52.8k people. The largest industries in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL are Elementary & secondary schools (3,408 people), Construction (3,382 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,221 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($308,824), Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($206,823), and Business, professional, political, & similar organizations ($196,138).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,745

Women

46.9%

29,124

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 54,869 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

52.8k

2021 Value

−3.69%

1 Year decline

± −3.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −3.69%, from 54.9k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, are Other managers (2,396 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,849 people), and Registered nurses (1,348 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

52.8k

2021 Value

−3.69%

1 Year decline

± −3.69%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −3.69%, from 54.9k employees to 52.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,408 people), Construction (3,382 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,221 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,572

Median earning men ± $5,001

$42,124

Median earning women ± $2,903

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,104), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($103,446), and Information ($91,827).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,421), Manufacturing ($59,444), and Wholesale Trade ($58,125).

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 Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.879% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (26.8k), Some college (17.2k), and High School or Equivalent (16.8k).

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 Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was $448,900 in 2021, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $413,600 to $448,900, a 8.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is 79.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL is $98,644. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Property

$448,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,590

$36,809

Median Property Taxes

±$1,396

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 Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.7% of the housing units in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, 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.

$98,644

Median Household Income

± $4,421

46.2k

Number of Households

± 1,761

In 2021, the median household income of the 46.2k households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL grew to $98,644 from the previous year's value of $90,526.

The following chart displays the households in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.53

2021 Wage GINI in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

0.521

2020 Wage GINI in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was 0.53 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.72% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (14%)
Carpooled (7.28%)

In 2021, 74.5% of workers in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14%) and those who carpooled to work (7.28%).

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

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL (7.17k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

90.7% of the population of Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 6.17% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.33%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

6.17%

Medicaid

19.8%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL declined by 4.92% from 9.81% to 9.33%.

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