Palm Beach County, Florida Population 2022
Palm Beach County, Florida's estimated population is 1,538,450 with a growth rate of 0.91% 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 16.23% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,538,450 | 13,890 | 0.91% |
| 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% |
Population by Race
| 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 Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Palm Beach County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$37,682
Average Earnings
$42,195
Average Male
$32,438
Average Female
Palm Beach County, Florida Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 7,545 | NaN% | |
| 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 Black, with 19.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palm Beach County, Florida is Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
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
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
| 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 Education
5.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
30.35%
Born in Palm Beach County, Florida
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.
- 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