West Palm Beach, FL

Census Place

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2023 Population
119,508
1.63% 1-year growth
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
40.2
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
14.8%
7.11% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$69,261
8.15% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$369,800
13.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,760
3.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Palm Beach, FL had a population of 120k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $69,261. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Palm Beach, FL grew from 117,588 to 119,508, a 1.63% increase and its median household income grew from $64,044 to $69,261, a 8.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Palm Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (30.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.2%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.74%).

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.

87.2% 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 (706 degrees awarded in 2023) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach (258 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in West Palm Beach, FL was $369,800, and the homeownership rate was 50.2%.

Most people in West Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in West Palm Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Palm Beach, FL is home to a population of 120k people, from which 87.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 27.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (32.4k people).

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.2k people) in West Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.2%
2023 Citizenship
86.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.2% of West Palm Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Palm Beach, FL was 86.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Palm Beach, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    45.2k ± 2.26k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    36.7k ± 2.2k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    12.8k ± 2.2k
24.6%
Hispanic Population
29.4k people

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.2k people) in West Palm Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 12.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.6% of the people in West Palm Beach, FL are hispanic (29.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Palm Beach, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,008,771 ± 24,085 people
  2. Haiti
    353,350 ± 14,476 people
  3. Colombia
    307,955 ± 13,528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,008,771 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,350 and Colombia with 307,955.

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Foreign-Born Population

27.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
32.4k people
28.1%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
33k people

As of 2023, 27.1% of West Palm Beach, FL residents (32.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, 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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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,480 ± 303
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,045 ± 283
  3. Korea
    687 ± 200

West Palm Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Palm Beach, FL employs 60.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Palm Beach, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (7,922 people), Retail Trade (7,055 people), and Construction (5,352 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($103,750), Utilities ($81,485), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,435).

Employment

Occupations

60.8k
2023 Value
± 2,502
3.72%
1 Year growth
± 5.52%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 58.6k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Palm Beach, FL, are Management Occupations (7,390 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,001 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,610 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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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.8k
2023 Value
± 2,502
3.72%
1 Year growth
± 5.52%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Palm Beach, FL grew at a rate of 3.72%, from 58.6k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Palm Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,922 people), Retail Trade (7,055 people), and Construction (5,352 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

$48,277
Median earning men ± $3,126
$40,300
Median earning women ± $1,934

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,636), Wholesale Trade ($84,712), and Public Administration ($80,295).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($59,420), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,566), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,925).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.396%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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 2023, universities in West Palm Beach, FL awarded 964 degrees. The student population of West Palm Beach, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,478 male students and 2,684 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Palm Beach, FL are White (417 and 45%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (232 and 25%), Black or African American (153 and 16.5%), and Unknown (84 and 9.06%).

The largest universities in West Palm Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Palm Beach Atlantic University (706 and 73.2%) and Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach (258 and 26.8%).

The most popular majors in West Palm Beach, FL are Registered Nursing (87 and 9.02%), General Business Administration & Management (67 and 6.95%), and Mental Health Counseling (57 and 5.91%).

The median tuition cost in West Palm Beach, FL for private four year colleges is $36,990.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,162 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 4,162 students enrolled in West Palm Beach, FL, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,923 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    87 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    45 degrees awarded
  3. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in West Palm Beach, FL was Registered Nursing with 87 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. Palm Beach Atlantic University
    706 degrees awarded
  2. Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers-West Palm Beach
    258 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Palm Beach Atlantic University with 706 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 276 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Palm Beach, FL, which is 0.401 times less than the 688 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 417 degrees mean that there were 1.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 232 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,990) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,117) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (4.99M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.46M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Palm Beach, FL was $369,800 in 2023, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $324,800 to $369,800, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in West Palm Beach, FL is 50.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in West Palm Beach, FL have an average commute time of 23.2 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.

Housing

Property

$369,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$13,526
$25,365
Median Property Taxes
±$1,352

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

50.2%
Homeownership
2023
64.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 50.2% of the housing units in West Palm Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

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$69,261
Median Household Income
± $2,669
50.5k
Number of Households
± 2,249

In 2023, the median household income of the 50.5k households in West Palm Beach, FL grew to $69,261 from the previous year's value of $64,044.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Palm Beach, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2023 Wage GINI in Florida
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2023, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (70.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
  3. Carpooled (9.62%)

In 2023, 70.9% of workers in West Palm Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.62%).

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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Commute Time

23.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Palm Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% 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

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Palm Beach, FL (17.1k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Palm Beach, FL is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

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

85.2% of the population of West Palm Beach, FL has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.436% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 486 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.8%
Uninsured
36.4%
Employer Coverage
15.9%
Medicaid
15.2%
Medicare
16.4%
Non-Group
1.24%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Palm Beach, FL declined by 0.779% from 14.9% to 14.8%.

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