Palm Beach County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,631,203, reflecting a 1.53% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Palm Beach County is the 3rd largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 1,323,631 and has grown 23.24% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 1,244,690 adults, (380,989 of whom are seniors) in Palm Beach County.
Female: 785,422 (51.2%)
Male: 748,384 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Palm Beach County includes 53.42% White, 18.47% Black or African American, 7.91% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 819,376 | 53.42% |
| Black or African American | 283,334 | 18.47% |
| Two or more races | 261,134 | 17.03% |
| Other race | 121,305 | 7.91% |
| Asian | 43,784 | 2.85% |
| Native American | 4,132 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 741 | 0.05% |
Palm Beach County 's average per capita income is $49,061. Household income levels show a median of $83,581. The poverty rate stands at 11.33%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $121,865 | $177,679 |
| Families | $102,287 | $151,972 |
| Households | $83,581 | $128,577 |
| Non Families | $51,856 | $83,863 |
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