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World Population Review
Palm Beach County, Florida Population 2021
Palm Beach County, Florida's estimated population is 1,524,560 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Palm Beach County, Florida is the 4th largest county in Florida. The 2010 Population was 1,323,620 and has seen a growth of 15.18% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,524,560 | 13,900 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 1,510,660 | 13,890 | 0.93% |
| 2019 | 1,496,770 | 13,890 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 1,482,880 | 12,540 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 1,470,340 | 19,450 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1,450,890 | 26,630 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1,424,260 | 25,600 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 1,398,660 | 22,200 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 1,376,460 | 21,520 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 1,354,940 | 18,180 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 1,336,760 | 13,140 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 1,323,620 | 460,102 | 53.28% |
| 1990 | 863,518 | 286,655 | 49.69% |
| 1980 | 576,863 | 228,110 | 65.41% |
| 1970 | 348,753 | 120,647 | 52.89% |
| 1960 | 228,106 | 113,418 | 98.89% |
| 1950 | 114,688 | 34,699 | 43.38% |
| 1940 | 79,989 | 28,208 | 54.48% |
| 1930 | 51,781 | 33,127 | 177.59% |
| 1920 | 18,654 | 13,077 | 234.48% |
| 1910 | 5,577 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.92%
County Website
State
Founded
April 30, 1909
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
1,323,620
Growth Since 2010
15.18%
Palm Beach County, Florida Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077,422 | 73.54% |
| Black or African American | 273,384 | 18.66% |
| Asian | 39,423 | 2.69% |
| Some Other Race | 37,551 | 2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 33,664 | 2.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,056 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 527 | 0.04% |
Palm Beach County, Florida Population by Race
Palm Beach County, Florida Population Pyramid $2021
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Palm Beach County, Florida Population by Age
Palm Beach County, Florida Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 554,095 | 2.61 | 68.9 |
| Married | 256,521 | 3.2 | 79.7 |
| Non Family | 208,797 | 1.31 | 63.2 |
| Female | 63,276 | 3.91 | 51 |
| Male | 25,501 | 4.04 | 50.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Palm Beach County, Florida Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61,660 | 5.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61,734 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 257,316 | 24.00% |
| Some College | 201,641 | 18.81% |
| Associates Degree | 96,303 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242,569 | 22.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 150,771 | 14.06% |
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Palm Beach County, Florida Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Palm Beach County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 649,821 | 619,671 | 287,746 |
| Hispanic | 208,943 | 155,097 | 51,327 |
| Black | 171,988 | 137,035 | 34,647 |
| Asian | 29,180 | 25,484 | 14,750 |
| Other Race | 24,970 | 17,174 | 4,998 |
| 2+ Races | 15,165 | 13,104 | 5,422 |
| Native American | 2,215 | 1,361 | 459 |
| Islander | 502 | 456 | 154 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.55%.
Palm Beach County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,682
Average Earnings
$42,195
Average Male
$32,438
Average Female
Palm Beach County, Florida Earnings by Educational Attainment
Palm Beach County, Florida Language by Age
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Palm Beach County, Florida Language
67.86% of Palm Beach County, Florida residents speak only English, while 32.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.04% of the population.
Palm Beach County, Florida Language
Palm Beach County, Florida Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 790,119 | 60,615 | 7.67% |
| Hispanic | 324,251 | 57,022 | 17.59% |
| Black | 266,609 | 51,608 | 19.36% |
| Other | 37,283 | 7,545 | 20.24% |
| Multiple | 33,066 | 4,422 | 13.37% |
| Asian | 39,181 | 3,935 | 10.04% |
| Native | 2,963 | 214 | 7.22% |
| Islander | 517 | 33 | 6.38% |
12.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.10%
Male Poverty Rate
13.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palm Beach County, Florida
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palm Beach County, Florida is Other, with 20.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Beach County, Florida is Islander, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.63%.
Palm Beach County, Florida Poverty
Palm Beach County, Florida Poverty Rate by Education
Palm Beach County, Florida Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Palm Beach County, Florida Married by Age and Sex
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Palm Beach County, Florida Marriage
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 35-44.
Palm Beach County, Florida Marital Status by Race
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Palm Beach County, Florida Marital Status
Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans by War
Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,793 | 7.97% |
| Black | 6,576 | 3.29% |
| Hispanic | 5,688 | 2.37% |
| 2+ Races | 940 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 762 | 2.36% |
| Other Race | 547 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 206 | 8.53% |
Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans by Race
Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans by Education
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5.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
Palm Beach County, Florida Veterans by Education
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59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Palm Beach County, Florida Employment by Age
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Palm Beach County, Florida Employment by Race
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Palm Beach County, Florida Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.61%
Native Born
25.38%
Foreign Born
11.70%
Non Citizen
13.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.61% of Palm Beach County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 30.35% having been born in Florida. 11.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Palm Beach County, Florida Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990