Palm Beach County's estimated 2026 population is 1,577,304 with a growth rate of 0.1% 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 19.16% since that time.
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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