West Palm Beach, FL

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2022 Population
117,588
1.48% 1-year growth
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
40.2
0.495% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
16%
5.91% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$64,044
13.3% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$324,800
17.8% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
58,582
0.816% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, West Palm Beach, FL had a population of 118k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $64,044. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of West Palm Beach, FL grew from 115,877 to 117,588, a 1.48% increase and its median household income grew from $56,549 to $64,044, a 13.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Palm Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.4%), White (Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.36%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.02%).

None of the households in West Palm Beach, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.3% of the residents in West Palm Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Palm Beach, FL are Palm Beach Atlantic University (727 degrees awarded in 2022) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach (277 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in West Palm Beach, FL was $324,800, and the homeownership rate was 49.8%.

Most people in West Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in West Palm Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

West Palm Beach, FL is home to a population of 118k people, from which 86.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 28.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (33k people).

In 2022, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.6k people) in West Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

86.3%
2022 Citizenship
86.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 86.3% of West Palm Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in West Palm Beach, FL was 86.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Palm Beach, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    44.6k ± 1.93k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    36.9k ± 2.37k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    12.1k ± 1.57k
24.7%
Hispanic Population
29k people

In 2022, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.6k people) in West Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.7% of the people in West Palm Beach, FL are hispanic (29k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. Colombia
    299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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Foreign-Born Population

28.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
33k people
28.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
32.6k people

As of 2022, 28.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents (33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Palm Beach, FL was 28.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,423 ± 273
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    898 ± 255
  3. Korea
    669 ± 183

West Palm Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Palm Beach, FL employs 58.6k people. The largest industries in West Palm Beach, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,626 people), Retail Trade (6,779 people), and Construction (4,876 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($79,908), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,075), and Wholesale Trade ($67,008).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

58.6k
2022 Value
± 2,328
0.816%
1 Year growth
± 5.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 0.816%, from 58.1k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Palm Beach, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,874 people), Management Occupations (6,311 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Palm Beach, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

58.6k
2022 Value
± 2,328
0.816%
1 Year growth
± 5.54%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in West Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 0.816%, from 58.1k employees to 58.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Palm Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,626 people), Retail Trade (6,779 people), and Construction (4,876 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Palm Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in West Palm Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,270
Median earning men ± $2,306
$35,936
Median earning women ± $2,857

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($80,165), Public Administration ($75,067), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($55,579), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,577), and Wholesale Trade ($46,809).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

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

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

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Civics

In the 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.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in West Palm Beach, FL awarded 1,004 degrees. The student population of West Palm Beach, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,445 male students and 2,664 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Palm Beach, FL are White (440 and 45.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (229 and 23.8%), Black or African American (173 and 18%), and Unknown (86 and 8.95%).

The largest universities in West Palm Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Palm Beach Atlantic University (727 and 72.4%) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach (277 and 27.6%).

The most popular majors in West Palm Beach, FL are General Business Administration & Management (71 and 7.07%), Mental Health Counseling (61 and 6.08%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (57 and 5.68%).

The median tuition cost in West Palm Beach, FL for private four year colleges is $34,900.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in West Palm Beach, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,109 (35.2% men and 64.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 4,109 students enrolled in West Palm Beach, FL, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,067 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 37 degrees awarded
  2. 49 degrees awarded
  3. 47 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Palm Beach, FL was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 727 degrees awarded
  2. 277 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Palm Beach Atlantic University with 727 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 257 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Palm Beach, FL, which is 0.344 times less than the 747 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 440 degrees mean that there were 1.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 229 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,114) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Palm Beach, FL was $324,800 in 2022, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $275,700 to $324,800, a 17.8% increase. The homeownership rate in West Palm Beach, FL is 49.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in West Palm Beach, FL have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Palm Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in West Palm Beach, FL is $64,044. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in West Palm Beach, FL was Census Tract 79.09 with a value of $146,587, followed by Census Tract 36 and Census Tract 26, with respective values of $111,855 and $99,467.

Property

$324,800
Median Property Value 2022
±$12,870
$24,552
Median Property Taxes
±$1,312

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

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

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Rent vs Own

49.8%
Homeownership
2022
64.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 49.8% of the housing units in West Palm Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 79.09
  2. Census Tract 36
  3. Census Tract 26

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Palm Beach, FL was Census Tract 79.09 with a value of $146,587, followed by Census Tract 36 and Census Tract 26, with respective values of $111,855 and $99,467.

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

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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.
$64,044
Median Household Income
± $2,614
49.3k
Number of Households
± 2,015

In 2022, the median household income of the 49.3k households in West Palm Beach, FL grew to $64,044 from the previous year's value of $56,549.

The following chart displays the households in West 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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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Palm Beach, FL is from Florida.
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (72.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.6%)
  3. Carpooled (9.43%)

In 2022, 72.3% of workers in West Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.43%).

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Commute Time

23.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Palm Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in West Palm Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Palm Beach, FL (18.1k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Palm 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.

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Health

85.1% of the population of West Palm Beach, FL has health coverage, with 36.8% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Palm Beach County, FL see 1264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.238% increase from the previous year (1261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1284 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 390 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,264 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 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0.238% increase from the previous year (1,261 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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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.9%
Uninsured
36.8%
Employer Coverage
16.8%
Medicaid
14.6%
Medicare
15.7%
Non-Group
1.26%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Palm Beach, FL declined by 6.78% from 16% to 14.9%.

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