U.S. County · Profile

Palm Beach County

1.5MTotal Population
754Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+35.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Palm Beach County has a population of 1,533,801 as of 2023. It is located in Florida.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Palm Beach County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):23.5%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White61.5%943,288
Hispanic or Latino23.5%360,443
Black or African American18.5%283,753
Two or More Races11.6%177,921
Some Other Race5.3%81,291
Asian2.8%42,946
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%3,068
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%1,534

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Palm Beach County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$76,066
2.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$48,121
25.5% above national average
Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.9% below national average
Median Age
45.2 years

Income & Poverty

$76,066Median Household Income
$48,121Per Capita Income
11.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$76,066$117,712
Families$93,221$138,562
Married-couple Families$93,221$104,408
Nonfamily Households$47,783$51,606

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Palm Beach County, Florida.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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