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West Palm Beach

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
53.872
State:
Florida

West Palm Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County, Florida. West Palm Beach has a 2025 population of 130,302 . It is also the county seat of Palm Beach County . West Palm Beach is currently growing at a rate of 2% annually and its population has increased by 10.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 117,512 in 2020.

The average household income in West Palm Beach is $101,111 with a poverty rate of 14.83%. The median age in West Palm Beach is 40.2 years: 38.3 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males.

130.3K
Total Population
2,419
Density (mi²)
2.6K 2%
Growth

West Palm Beach Population

West Palm Beach Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Palm Beach includes 43.98% White, 31.53% Black or African American, 6.16% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (43.98%)

Black or African American (31.53%)

Two or more races (15.71%)

Other race (6.16%)

Asian (2.47%)

Native American (0.14%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White52,55543.98%
Black or African American37,67831.53%
Two or more races18,77615.71%
Other race7,3676.16%
Asian2,9482.47%
Native American1710.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander130.01%

West Palm Beach Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Palm Beach's average per capita income is $46,068. Household income levels show a median of $69,261. The poverty rate stands at 14.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$106,394$154,600
Families$81,917$119,071
Households$69,261$101,111
Non Families$54,083$76,050

$46,068

Average Income

$69,261

Median Household Income

14.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)