Palm Beach Population

1920–2026

9,476

2026 projection

2.5% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K12K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Palm Beach. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,476+530.56%
20259,423-300.32%
20249,453+230.24%
20239,430+1061.14%
20229,324+910.99%
20219,233-120.13%
20209,245+500.54%
20199,195+890.98%
20189,106+730.81%
20179,033+961.07%

Showing 10 of 26 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Palm Beach is growing slower than Palm Beach County, Florida, and the U.S.

  • Florida+8.7%
  • Palm Beach County+5.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Palm Beach+2.0%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Palm Beach Demographics

70.4median age

Median age

Female69.5 yrs
Male72 yrs

Adults

8,925
5,934 seniors (65+) · 66% of adults2,991 other adults

Sex

Female 56% · 5,237Male 44% · 4,111

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 93 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Palm Beach Income

$168,403median household income

Median household income

$168,403

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$83,961

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.9%

About 1 in 14 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Palm Beach Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%73%53%
Never married8%9%8%
Divorced14%13%15%
Widowed15%5%23%
Separated<1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201