Belle Glade is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Belle Glade has a 2024 population of 16,879. Belle Glade is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,722 in 2020.
The average household income in Belle Glade is $60,021 with a poverty rate of 32.53%. The median age in Belle Glade is 33 years: 33.2 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle Glade was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,826 | 58.16% |
| White | 4,287 | 25.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,517 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 873 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 267 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 126 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,344 | 3.13 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Married | 1,739 | 3.31 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Non Family | 1,521 | 1.22 | 29.6 | 70.4 |
| Female | 1,385 | 4.47 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
| Male | 699 | 4.16 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
39.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,585 | 14.8% |
| Associates Degree | 897 | 8.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,001 | 9.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 3,490 | 32.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,904 | 17.78% |
| Some College | 1,402 | 13.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,333 | 4,205 | 776 |
| Hispanic | 2,669 | 1,475 | 269 |
| White | 1,461 | 1,257 | 358 |
| 2+ Races | 901 | 602 | 120 |
| Other Race | 550 | 325 | 56 |
| Asian | 183 | 183 | 0 |
| Native American | 88 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,413 | $76,386 | $46,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,917 | $0 | $70,809 |
| High School Graduate | $28,158 | $26,126 | $30,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,804 | $30,802 | $15,048 |
| Overall | $30,899 | $32,633 | $29,383 |
| Some College | $31,352 | $38,472 | $29,507 |
$30,899
Average Earnings
$32,633
Average Male
$29,383
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54% of Belle Glade residents speak only English, while 46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,810 | 3,962 | 40.39% |
| Hispanic | 4,715 | 1,021 | 21.65% |
| White | 1,990 | 334 | 16.78% |
| Other | 864 | 143 | 16.55% |
| Multiple | 1,517 | 96 | 6.33% |
| Asian | 267 | 77 | 28.84% |
32.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.33%
Male Poverty Rate
34.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle Glade is Black, with 40.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle Glade is Multiple, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.23% |
| High School | 24.14% |
| Some College | 24.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.39% |
| Female Employed | 19.5% |
| Male Employed | 12.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,114 | $68,940 |
| Households | $42,314 | $60,021 |
| Married Families | $70,551 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,371 | $28,315 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
392
Number of Veterans
373
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 137 |
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 246 | 3.5% |
| White | 87 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 1.79% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 25 | 13.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.81%
Born in Belle Glade
71.58%
Native Born
28.42%
Foreign Born
12.12%
Non Citizen
16.31%
Naturalized
71.58% of Belle Glade residents were born in the United States, with 57.81% having been born in Florida. 12.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,075 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 17,036 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 16,997 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 16,957 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2025 | 16,918 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 16,879 | 39 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 16,840 | 54 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 16,786 | 32 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 16,754 | 32 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 16,722 | -3,388 | -16.85% |
| 2019 | 20,110 | 80 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 20,030 | 397 | 2.02% |
| 2017 | 19,633 | 370 | 1.92% |
| 2016 | 19,263 | 197 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 19,066 | 213 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 18,853 | 152 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 18,701 | 152 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 18,549 | 192 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 18,357 | 145 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 18,212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,906 | -1,271 | -7.86% |
| 1990 | 16,177 | -358 | -2.17% |
| 1980 | 16,535 | 586 | 3.67% |
| 1970 | 15,949 | 4,676 | 41.48% |
| 1960 | 11,273 | 4,054 | 56.16% |
| 1950 | 7,219 | 3,413 | 89.67% |
| 1940 | 3,806 | -13,269 | -77.71% |