Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

144,669

2.48% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

3.45% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

12.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,087

5.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$315,900

5.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,718

0.761% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL had a population of 145k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $72,087. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL declined from 148,354 to 144,669, a −2.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,271 to $72,087, a 5.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.7%), White (Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.33%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%).

29.3% of the households in Glades & Western Communities 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.

92.2% of the residents in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Palm Beach County (West)--Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are South University-West Palm Beach (199 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ultrasound Medical Institute (23 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was $315,900, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL borders Coral Springs & Parkland Cities PUMA, FL, Martin County PUMA, FL, Highlands (South & East), Okeechobee, Hendry & Glades Counties PUMA, FL, Palm Beach County (Northeast) PUMA, FL, Palm Beach Gardens & Riviera Beach Cities PUMA, FL, West Palm Beach City (Southeast) & Palm Beach Town PUMA, FL, Greenacres City (North) & Palm Springs Village (North) PUMA, FL, Palm Beach County (West of Boca Raton City) PUMA, FL, and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL is home to a population of 145k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.3% of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (35.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.9k people) in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are Spanish (24,207 households), Haitian (6,411 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (1,530 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,522

Women

49.4%

73,191

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 144,713 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.2%

2021 Citizenship

91.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.2% of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.9k ± 2.75k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.6k ± 2.12k
White (Hispanic)
18.7k ± 2k

22.2%

Hispanic Population

32.1k people

22.2% of the people in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are hispanic (32.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
6,156 ± 1,885 people
Jamaica
6,011 ± 1,864 people
Mexico
3,659 ± 1,466 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was Haiti, the natal country of 6,156 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL residents, followed by Jamaica with 6,011 and Mexico with 3,659.

Foreign-Born Population

24.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

35.1k people

23.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34.3k people

As of 2021, 24.3% of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL residents (35.1k 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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was 23.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,207 households (17.6%)
Haitian
6,411 households (4.67%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,530 households (1.11%)

29.3% of the households in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was Spanish. 17.6% of the households in Glades & Western Communities 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
1,630 ± 330
Gulf War (2001-)
1,316 ± 351
Gulf War (1990s)
1,183 ± 261

Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL employs 62.7k people. The largest industries in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are Elementary & secondary schools (4,790 people), Construction (4,588 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,562 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($136,422), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($106,831), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($101,593).

Males in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,143. The income inequality in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,966

Women

47.4%

33,233

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL in 2020 was 63,199 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

62.7k

2021 Value

−0.761%

1 Year decline

± −0.761%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.761%, from 63.2k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL, are Registered nurses (2,109 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,599 people), and Cashiers (1,592 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, 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

62.7k

2021 Value

−0.761%

1 Year decline

± −0.761%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −0.761%, from 63.2k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,790 people), Construction (4,588 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,562 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,888

Median earning men ± $1,927

$36,043

Median earning women ± $2,254

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($88,598), Information ($79,200), and Manufacturing ($63,613).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($54,412), Public Administration ($53,077), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,689).

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

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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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL awarded 222 degrees. The student population of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 89 male students and 493 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are Black or African American (121 and 54.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (46 and 20.8%), White (39 and 17.6%), and Asian (11 and 4.98%).

The largest universities in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are South University-West Palm Beach (199 and 89.6%) and Ultrasound Medical Institute (23 and 10.4%).

The most popular majors in Palm Beach County (West)--Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL are Registered Nursing (112 and 50.5%), Family Practice Nurse (30 and 13.5%), and Physical Therapy Technician (24 and 10.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, 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 2021 was 582 (15.3% men and 84.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 582 students enrolled in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL, 15.3% men and 84.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 285 records, of which 86.7% were women and 13.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
112 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded
General Public Health
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Palm Beach County (West)--Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was Registered Nursing with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Palm Beach County (West)--Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South University-West Palm Beach
199 degrees awarded
Ultrasound Medical Institute
23 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South University-West Palm Beach with 199 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL, which is 0.138 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 121 degrees mean that there were 2.63 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 46 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.8% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% 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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.7k), Some college (22.1k), and Secondary Education (21.7k).

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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was $315,900 in 2021, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $299,400 to $315,900, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL is $72,087. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Glades & Western Communities 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.

Housing

Property

$315,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,735

$34,673

Median Property Taxes

±$1,600

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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2021

67.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72% of the housing units in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glades & Western Communities 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 Glades & Western Communities 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 Glades & Western Communities 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.

$72,087

Median Household Income

± $3,539

48.1k

Number of Households

± 1,908

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.1k households in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL grew to $72,087 from the previous year's value of $68,271.

The following chart displays the households in Glades & Western Communities 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (7.24%)

In 2021, 77.3% of workers in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.24%).

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

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.15% of the workforce in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Glades & Western Communities 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 Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL (16.7k out of 139k 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 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, 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

86.7% of the population of Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 0.907% 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 23.6% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

0.907%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL grew by 0.33% from 13.3% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glades & Western Communities PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.