Palm Beach County's estimated 2026 population is 1,631,203 with a growth rate of 1.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Palm Beach County is the 3rd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 1,323,631 and has seen a growth of 23.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Palm Beach County includes 57.38% White, 18.48% Black or African American, 6.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (57.38%)
Black or African American (18.48%)
Two or more races (14.52%)
Other race (6.49%)
Asian (2.84%)
Native American (0.25%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 864,974 | 57.38% |
| Black or African American | 278,621 | 18.48% |
| Two or more races | 218,936 | 14.52% |
| Other race | 97,780 | 6.49% |
| Asian | 42,754 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 3,715 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 673 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Palm Beach County's average per capita income is $47,412. Household income levels show a median of $81,115. The poverty rate stands at 11.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,442 | $171,678 |
| Families | $99,093 | $147,097 |
| Households | $81,115 | $124,934 |
| Non Families | $50,795 | $82,118 |
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