South Palm Beach, FL

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Population

1,400

6.95% growth

Poverty Rate

11.1%


Median Age

67.2


Median Household Income

$56,250

8.41% growth

Number of Employees

438

3.06% growth

Median Property Value

$238,700

6.75% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, South Palm Beach, FL had a population of 1.4k people with a median age of 67.2 and a median household income of $56,250. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of South Palm Beach, FL grew from 1,309 to 1,400, a 6.95% increase and its median household income grew from $51,887 to $56,250, a 8.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Palm Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), White (Hispanic) (2.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (0.571%). N/A% of the people in South Palm Beach, FL speak a non-English language, and 94.3% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in South Palm Beach, FL is $238,700, and the homeownership rate is 80.3%. Most people in South Palm Beach, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23 minutes. The average car ownership in South Palm Beach, FL is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesFloridaPalm Beach County, FLMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLLake Worth City, Lantana Town & Atlantis City PUMA, FL

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

The economy of South Palm Beach, FL employs 438 people. The largest industries in South Palm Beach, FL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (81 people), Finance & Insurance (56 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($87,750), Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,446), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,089).

Median household income in South Palm Beach, FL is $56,250. Males in South Palm Beach, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in South Palm Beach, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,250

2017 value

± $5,719

8.41%

1 Year Growth

± 10.8%

Households in South Palm Beach, FL have a median annual income of $56,250, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,887 in 2016, which represents a 8.41% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in South Palm Beach, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,931

Average Male Salary

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary

± $574

In 2017, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $54,227 ± $3,227

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,175 ± $47,169

  3. White

    $47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 54.07

  2. Census Tract 54.05

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Palm Beach, FL was Census Tract 54.07 with a value of $73,125, followed by Census Tract 54.05 and N/A, with respective values of $60,705 and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 65 - 74

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Palm Beach, FL (156 out of 1.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 75+ and then Females 75+.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    151 ± 89

  2. Hispanic

    7 ± 64

  3. Two Or More

    5 ± 65

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Palm Beach, 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

438

2017 Value

± 104

3.06%

1 Year growth

± 33.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in South Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 3.06%, from 425 employees to 438 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Palm Beach, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (83 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (49 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (46 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Palm Beach, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of South Palm Beach, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (83 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (49 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (46 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, South Palm Beach, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (4.21 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (4.17 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (3.28 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Palm Beach, FL, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($250,001), Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($90,341), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($86,500).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

438

2017 Value

± 104

3.06%

1 Year growth

± 33.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in South Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 3.06%, from 425 employees to 438 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Palm Beach, FL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (81 people), Finance & Insurance (56 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Palm Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in South Palm Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in South Palm Beach, FL, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (81 people), Finance & Insurance (56 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, South Palm Beach, FL has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.81 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (2.73 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.64 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Palm Beach, FL, by median earnings, are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($87,750), Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,446), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,089).

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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

  1. Mixed freight

    $63.5B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $51.6B

  3. Electronics

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $63.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($51.6B) and Electronics ($41.8B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$497B

2020 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

43.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $497B. This is expected to increase 43.6% to $714B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Georgia

    $19.5B

  2. Texas

    $16.6B

  3. California

    $11.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $19.5B, followed by Texas with $16.6B and California and $11.5B.

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

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Health

94.9% of the population of South Palm Beach, FL has health coverage, with 17.3% on employee plans, 4.29% on Medicaid, 48.1% on Medicare, 23.8% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of South Palm Beach, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in South Palm Beach, FL see 1261 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0794% increase from the previous year (1260 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1383 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 566 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,261 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Palm Beach County, FL see an average of 1,261 patients per year. This represents a 0.0794% increase from the previous year (1,260 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.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.14%

Uninsured

17.3%

Employer Coverage

4.29%

Medicaid

48.1%

Medicare

23.8%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Palm Beach, FL declined by 17.9% from 6.26% to 5.14%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

South Palm Beach, FL is home to a population of 1.4k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2017, 19.9% of South Palm Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (279 people).

In 2017, there were 37.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.31k people) in South Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35 White (Hispanic) and 25 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

66

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.7

72

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in South Palm Beach, FL was 67.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 66, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 72. But people in South Palm Beach, FL are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all South Palm Beach, FL residents was 68.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

19.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

279 people

22.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

300 people

As of 2017, 19.9% of South Palm Beach, FL residents (279 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Palm Beach, FL was 22.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    951,787 ± 23,383 people

  2. Haiti

    321,904 ± 13,819 people

  3. Mexico

    272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

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Citizenship

94.3%

2017 Citizenship

91%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 94.3% of South Palm Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in South Palm Beach, FL was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Palm Beach, FL

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    1.31k ± 148

  2. White (Hispanic)

    35 ± 25

  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    25 ± 23

In 2017, there were 37.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.31k people) in South Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35 White (Hispanic) and 25 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. World War II

    50 ± 27

  2. Vietnam

    40 ± 25

  3. Korea

    10 ± 17

South Palm Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in World War II, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Palm Beach, FL was $238,700 in 2017, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $223,600 to $238,700, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in South Palm Beach, FL is 80.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in South Palm Beach, FL have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in South Palm Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$238,700

2017 Median

± $17,771

$223,600

2016 Median

± $15,040

In 2017, the median property value in South Palm Beach, FL grew to to $238,700 from the previous year's value of $223,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in South Palm Beach, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Palm Beach, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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

$56,250

Median Household Income

± $5,719

821

Number of Households

± 108

In 2017, the median household income of the 821 households in South Palm Beach, FL grew to $56,250 from the previous year's value of $51,887.

The following chart displays the households in South 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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in South Palm Beach, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Palm Beach, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

80.3%

2017 Homeownership

79.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 80.3% of the housing units in South Palm Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in South Palm Beach, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Palm Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.84% of the workforce in South Palm Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    77.4%

  2. Worked At Home

    15.2%

  3. Other

    2.61%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in South Palm Beach, FL was Drove Alone (77.4%), followed by those who Worked At Home (15.2%) and those who Other (2.61%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South 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 South Palm Beach, FL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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