Delray Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County Florida. Delray Beach has a 2024 population of 67,777. Delray Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,811 in 2020.
The average household income in Delray Beach is $118,064 with a poverty rate of 12.16%. The median age in Delray Beach is 50.7 years: 49.2 years for males, and 51.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delray Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,366 | 57.57% |
| Black or African American | 19,966 | 29.96% |
| Two or more races | 5,040 | 7.56% |
| Other race | 1,746 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 1,417 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,592 | 2.29 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Non Family | 13,532 | 1.28 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 10,826 | 3.03 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 3,121 | 3.68 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 1,113 | 3.49 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,616 | 6.81% |
| Associates Degree | 4,729 | 8.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,178 | 24.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,914 | 14.9% |
| High School Graduate | 12,039 | 22.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,839 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 8,815 | 16.59% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,651 | 29,402 | 15,424 |
| Black | 14,051 | 10,164 | 1,849 |
| Hispanic | 5,334 | 4,228 | 2,042 |
| 2+ Races | 3,516 | 3,131 | 1,924 |
| Asian | 1,319 | 1,231 | 844 |
| Other Race | 1,297 | 968 | 331 |
| Native American | 76 | 76 | 21 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,809 | $80,101 | $53,798 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,822 | $80,357 | $59,683 |
| High School Graduate | $33,457 | $37,849 | $30,765 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,733 | $29,915 | $23,428 |
| Overall | $44,060 | $49,050 | $38,753 |
| Some College | $38,561 | $41,250 | $36,210 |
$44,060
Average Earnings
$49,050
Average Male
$38,753
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.27% of Delray Beach residents speak only English, while 30.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,597 | 3,520 | 10.17% |
| Black | 19,622 | 3,020 | 15.39% |
| Hispanic | 7,423 | 941 | 12.68% |
| Multiple | 4,976 | 599 | 12.04% |
| Other | 1,737 | 345 | 19.86% |
| Asian | 1,406 | 209 | 14.86% |
12.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
13.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delray Beach is Other, with 19.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delray Beach is White, with 10.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.05% |
| High School | 14.07% |
| Some College | 9.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.63% |
| Female Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,111 | $141,960 |
| Households | $76,558 | $118,064 |
| Married Families | $108,910 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,410 | $89,342 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,908
Number of Veterans
2,783
Male Veterans
125
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,106 |
| Second Gulf War | 475 |
| World War II | 319 |
| Korea | 254 |
| First Gulf War | 250 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,180 |
| 65 to 74 | 689 |
| 55 to 64 | 560 |
| 35 to 54 | 305 |
| 18 to 34 | 174 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,390 | 6.86% |
| Black | 411 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 2.85% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 2.18% |
| Other Race | 22 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
28.86%
Born in Delray Beach
74.92%
Native Born
25.08%
Foreign Born
11.72%
Non Citizen
13.36%
Naturalized
74.92% of Delray Beach residents were born in the United States, with 28.86% having been born in Florida. 11.72% 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 | 68,986 | 242 | 0.35% |
| 2028 | 68,744 | 242 | 0.35% |
| 2027 | 68,502 | 241 | 0.35% |
| 2026 | 68,261 | 242 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 68,019 | 242 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 67,777 | 241 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 67,536 | 480 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 67,056 | 395 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 66,661 | -150 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 66,811 | -2,696 | -3.88% |
| 2019 | 69,507 | 327 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 69,180 | 455 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 68,725 | 1,148 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 67,577 | 1,347 | 2.03% |
| 2015 | 66,230 | 1,204 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 65,026 | 830 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 64,196 | 1,918 | 3.08% |
| 2012 | 62,278 | 777 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 61,501 | 699 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 60,802 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,020 | 12,839 | 27.21% |
| 1990 | 47,181 | 12,852 | 37.44% |
| 1980 | 34,329 | 14,414 | 72.38% |
| 1970 | 19,915 | 7,685 | 62.84% |
| 1960 | 12,230 | 5,918 | 93.76% |
| 1950 | 6,312 | 2,575 | 68.91% |
| 1940 | 3,737 | -65,249 | -94.58% |