Boynton Beach, FL

Census Place

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2021 Population

79,479

1.82% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.726% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.2%

2.13% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,980

7.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$246,700

7.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Boynton Beach, FL had a population of 79.5k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $60,980. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Boynton Beach, FL grew from 78,060 to 79,479, a 1.82% increase and its median household income grew from $56,850 to $60,980, a 7.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Boynton Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (33.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.01%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Boynton 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.

87.8% of the residents in Boynton Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Boynton Beach, FL are Florida Career College-Boynton Beach (421 degrees awarded in 2021) and Robert Fiance Beauty Schools (186274) (101 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Boynton Beach, FL was $246,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Boynton Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Boynton Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Boynton Beach, FL is home to a population of 79.5k people, from which 87.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 28.3% of Boynton Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (22.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.9k people) in Boynton Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.8%

2021 Citizenship

88.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.8% of Boynton Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Boynton Beach, FL was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boynton Beach, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.9k ± 1.65k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.5k ± 1.72k
White (Hispanic)
7.05k ± 1.03k

17.3%

Hispanic Population

13.8k people

17.3% of the people in Boynton Beach, FL are hispanic (13.8k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

28.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

22.5k people

25.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20k people

As of 2021, 28.3% of Boynton Beach, FL residents (22.5k 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 Boynton Beach, FL was 25.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,244 ± 241
Gulf War (2001-)
468 ± 192
Korea
339 ± 103

Boynton Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Boynton Beach, FL employs 41.1k people. The largest industries in Boynton Beach, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,943 people), Retail Trade (5,214 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,368 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($59,821), Utilities ($59,152), and Information ($54,071).

Employment

Occupations

41.1k

2021 Value

± 2,142

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 7.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boynton Beach, FL grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 40.3k employees to 41.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boynton Beach, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,460 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,859 people), and Management Occupations (4,324 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boynton 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

41.1k

2021 Value

± 2,142

2.04%

1 Year growth

± 7.11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Boynton Beach, FL grew at a rate of 2.04%, from 40.3k employees to 41.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boynton Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,943 people), Retail Trade (5,214 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,368 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boynton Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in Boynton Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,259

Median earning men ± $3,073

$32,630

Median earning women ± $2,000

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($75,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,917), and Wholesale Trade ($50,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,113), Manufacturing ($54,375), and Information ($50,213).

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 Boynton Beach, FL awarded 522 degrees. The student population of Boynton Beach, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 234 male students and 553 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Boynton Beach, FL are Unknown (243 and 46.6%), followed by Black or African American (133 and 25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (103 and 19.7%), and White (36 and 6.9%).

The largest universities in Boynton Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Career College-Boynton Beach (421 and 80.7%) and Robert Fiance Beauty Schools (186274) (101 and 19.3%).

The most popular majors in Boynton Beach, FL are Medical Assistant (134 and 25.7%), HVAC Maintenance (109 and 20.9%), and General Cosmetology (58 and 11.1%).

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

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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 Boynton Beach, FL was $246,700 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $229,100 to $246,700, a 7.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Boynton Beach, FL is 61.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Boynton Beach, FL have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boynton Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Boynton Beach, FL is $60,980. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Boynton Beach, FL was Census Tract 60.05 with a value of $75,104, followed by Census Tract 58.11 and Census Tract 62.02, with respective values of $70,556 and $69,214.

Property

$246,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,331

$19,500

Median Property Taxes

±$1,153

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.5% of the housing units in Boynton Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boynton 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 60.05
Census Tract 58.11
Census Tract 62.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Boynton Beach, FL was Census Tract 60.05 with a value of $75,104, followed by Census Tract 58.11 and Census Tract 62.02, with respective values of $70,556 and $69,214.

The following map shows all of the places in Boynton 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.

$60,980

Median Household Income

± $3,052

31.7k

Number of Households

± 1,571

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Boynton Beach, FL grew to $60,980 from the previous year's value of $56,850.

The following chart displays the households in Boynton 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 Boynton 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 (79.7%)
Carpooled (8.07%)
Worked At Home (5.87%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in Boynton Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.07%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Boynton Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Boynton Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boynton Beach, FL (10.4k out of 78.9k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boynton 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

82.6% of the population of Boynton Beach, FL has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.08% 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

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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 18.4% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.4%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boynton Beach, FL grew by 2.87% from 16.9% to 17.4%.

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