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West Palm Beach Overview

117,588
TOTAL POPULATION
56,854
MALE POPULATION
60,734
FEMALE POPULATION
93.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,610
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,211
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,044
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,343
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
62,516
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in West Palm Beach

The most populous races in West Palm Beach are White / Caucasian (56,731 | 48.2%), Black / African American (37,945 | 32.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (29,005 | 24.7%).
Race in West Palm Beach
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,0162.6%
Black / African American37,94532.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific120.0%
Hispanic or Latino29,00524.7%
Native / Alaskan1180.1%
White / Caucasian56,73148.2%
Two or more Races13,49511.5%
Some other Race6,2715.3%
Total117,588100.0%

Ancestry in West Palm Beach

The most populous ancestries reported in West Palm Beach are Central American (8,425 | 7.2%), Irish (7,993 | 6.8%), German (7,161 | 6.1%), English (6,842 | 5.8%), and Italian (6,273 | 5.3%), together accounting for 31.2% of all West Palm Beach residents.
Ancestry in West Palm Beach
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3,4212.9%
Albanian800.1%
American3,6103.1%
Apache80.0%
Arab9840.8%
Argentinean3630.3%
Armenian240.0%
Australian100.0%
Austrian4960.4%
Bahamian3700.3%
Barbadian1800.2%
Belgian1490.1%
Belizean120.0%
Bermudan160.0%
Bhutanese780.1%
Blackfeet420.0%
Bolivian820.1%
Brazilian3970.3%
British4900.4%
British West Indian830.1%
Bulgarian540.1%
Burmese2930.3%
Canadian1800.2%
Central American8,4257.2%
Central American Indian1510.1%
Cherokee160.0%
Cheyenne280.0%
Chilean3460.3%
Chippewa220.0%
Colombian1,7811.5%
Costa Rican2180.2%
Croatian860.1%
Cuban6,1905.3%
Czech1030.1%
Czechoslovakian490.0%
Danish2760.2%
Dominican1,2481.1%
Dutch5870.5%
Eastern European3880.3%
Ecuadorian9970.9%
Egyptian1700.1%
English6,8425.8%
Estonian70.0%
European8870.7%
Finnish2370.2%
French2,1071.8%
French Canadian4650.4%
German7,1616.1%
Ghanaian1720.2%
Greek4030.3%
Guatemalan5,9995.1%
Guyanese1250.1%
Haitian5,9635.1%
Honduran6950.6%
Hungarian6100.5%
Indian (Asian)6850.6%
Iranian1000.1%
Irish7,9936.8%
Israeli860.1%
Italian6,2735.3%
Jamaican5,1804.4%
Jordanian1610.1%
Korean7900.7%
Laotian1170.1%
Latvian1670.1%
Lebanese4380.4%
Lithuanian5830.5%
Lumbee50.0%
Macedonian1260.1%
Maltese540.1%
Mexican3,1982.7%
Mongolian50.0%
Moroccan1100.1%
Native Hawaiian120.0%
New Zealander100.0%
Nicaraguan9500.8%
Nigerian1550.1%
Northern European1080.1%
Norwegian5700.5%
Pakistani1530.1%
Palestinian180.0%
Panamanian2170.2%
Paraguayan170.0%
Pennsylvania German230.0%
Peruvian1,2871.1%
Polish2,5582.2%
Portuguese3930.3%
Puerto Rican3,1982.7%
Romanian2720.2%
Russian2,3092.0%
Salvadoran3460.3%
Scandinavian880.1%
Scotch-Irish6340.5%
Scottish1,5081.3%
Seminole170.0%
Serbian450.0%
Sioux240.0%
Slavic90.0%
Slovak1390.1%
Slovene90.0%
South African400.0%
South American5,3294.5%
Spaniard3200.3%
Spanish2060.2%
Sri Lankan1450.1%
Subsaharan African3,8223.3%
Swedish3530.3%
Swiss860.1%
Syrian540.1%
Thai8870.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1280.1%
Turkish1010.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander450.0%
Ukrainian6120.5%
Uruguayan1350.1%
Venezuelan2820.2%
Vietnamese360.0%
Welsh2750.2%
West Indian1830.2%
Yugoslavian1480.1%
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Immigrants in West Palm Beach

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Palm Beach came from Latin America (24,716 | 21.0%), Caribbean (14,009 | 11.9%), Central America (7,211 | 6.1%), Haiti (4,735 | 4.0%), and Guatemala (4,349 | 3.7%), together accounting for 46.8% of all West Palm Beach residents.
Immigrants in West Palm Beach
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6240.5%
Argentina2020.2%
Asia2,7802.4%
Austria1000.1%
Azores250.0%
Bahamas1250.1%
Bangladesh350.0%
Barbados2670.2%
Belgium710.1%
Belize120.0%
Bolivia470.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina360.0%
Brazil2670.2%
Bulgaria250.0%
Canada6080.5%
Caribbean14,00911.9%
Central America7,2116.1%
Chile2430.2%
China5000.4%
Colombia1,1080.9%
Costa Rica1240.1%
Croatia170.0%
Cuba3,6303.1%
Czechoslovakia950.1%
Denmark160.0%
Dominica360.0%
Dominican Republic6280.5%
Eastern Africa250.0%
Eastern Asia7670.6%
Eastern Europe1,6161.4%
Ecuador4210.4%
Egypt1490.1%
El Salvador3330.3%
England7250.6%
Europe4,2693.6%
France2890.3%
Germany4820.4%
Ghana1440.1%
Greece580.1%
Grenada180.0%
Guatemala4,3493.7%
Guyana1890.2%
Haiti4,7354.0%
Honduras4780.4%
Hong Kong210.0%
Hungary540.1%
India4360.4%
Indonesia1160.1%
Iran800.1%
Iraq580.1%
Ireland280.0%
Israel1460.1%
Italy940.1%
Jamaica4,0963.5%
Japan710.1%
Jordan1030.1%
Kazakhstan180.0%
Kenya250.0%
Korea1960.2%
Latin America24,71621.0%
Latvia740.1%
Lebanon720.1%
Liberia220.0%
Lithuania1850.2%
Malaysia50.0%
Mexico1,2661.1%
Moldova210.0%
Morocco760.1%
Nepal390.0%
Netherlands1120.1%
Nicaragua5670.5%
Nigeria250.0%
North Macedonia510.0%
Northern Africa2250.2%
Northern Europe1,1241.0%
Norway890.1%
Oceania620.1%
Pakistan1390.1%
Panama820.1%
Peru6390.5%
Philippines4280.4%
Poland2340.2%
Portugal350.0%
Romania540.1%
Russia1830.2%
Scotland170.0%
Serbia530.1%
South Africa1700.1%
South America3,4963.0%
South Central Asia7770.7%
South Eastern Asia8020.7%
Southern Europe4550.4%
Spain2680.2%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines180.0%
Sweden860.1%
Switzerland200.0%
Syria150.0%
Taiwan670.1%
Thailand1300.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1850.2%
Turkey130.0%
Ukraine3790.3%
Uruguay1350.1%
Uzbekistan150.0%
Venezuela2450.2%
Vietnam1230.1%
West Indies160.0%
Western Africa1910.2%
Western Asia4340.4%
Western Europe1,0740.9%
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Sex and Age in West Palm Beach

Sex and Age in West Palm Beach

The most populous age groups in West Palm Beach are 30 to 34 Years (4,776 | 8.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (4,785 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,475 (6.1%)3,478 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years3,045 (5.4%)2,106 (3.5%)
10 to 14 Years2,468 (4.3%)2,390 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years3,745 (6.6%)3,167 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years3,743 (6.6%)4,584 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years4,570 (8.0%)4,462 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,776 (8.4%)4,785 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years4,151 (7.3%)3,543 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years3,436 (6.0%)3,551 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years3,711 (6.5%)3,335 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years3,246 (5.7%)4,052 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years3,351 (5.9%)4,000 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years3,233 (5.7%)3,797 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years2,883 (5.1%)3,887 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years2,353 (4.1%)3,204 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years1,675 (2.9%)2,731 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,309 (2.3%)1,667 (2.7%)
85 Years and over1,684 (3.0%)1,995 (3.3%)
Total56,854 (100.0%)60,734 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Palm Beach

Median Family Size in West Palm Beach

The median family size in West Palm Beach is 3.08 persons per family, with single female/mother families (6,652 | 25.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (16,032 | 61.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Palm Beach
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple16,032 (61.3%)2.93
Single Male/Father3,480 (13.3%)3.23
Single Female/Mother6,652 (25.4%)3.37
Total Families26,164 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in West Palm Beach

The median household size in West Palm Beach is 2.30 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,480 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (23,184 | 47.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Palm Beach
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple16,032 (32.5%)2.98
Single Male/Father3,480 (7.0%)3.59
Single Female/Mother6,652 (13.5%)3.59
Non-family23,184 (47.0%)1.26
Total Households49,348 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Palm Beach

Out of a total of 49,348 households in West Palm Beach, 26,164 (53.0%) are family households, while 23,184 (47.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,839, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 18,829.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Palm Beach
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-18,829 (38.2%)
2-Person Households12,839 (26.0%)3,924 (8.0%)
3-Person Households6,297 (12.8%)266 (0.5%)
4-Person Households3,912 (7.9%)122 (0.3%)
5-Person Households1,910 (3.9%)25 (0.1%)
6-Person Households856 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households350 (0.7%)18 (0.0%)
Total26,164 (53.0%)23,184 (47.0%)

Female Fertility in West Palm Beach

Fertility by Age in West Palm Beach

Average fertility rate in West Palm Beach is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years37 (2.1%)12.0
20 to 34 years1,083 (62.0%)78.0
35 to 50 years626 (35.8%)56.0
Total1,746 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Palm Beach

56.8% of women with births (1,746) in West Palm Beach are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Palm Beach
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years465 (42.9%)618 (57.1%)
35 to 50 years527 (84.2%)99 (15.8%)
Total992 (56.8%)754 (43.2%)

Fertility by Education in West Palm Beach

Average fertility rate in West Palm Beach is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Palm Beach
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School344 (19.7%)71.0
High School Diploma462 (26.5%)95.0
College or Associate's Degree595 (34.1%)62.0
Bachelor's Degree188 (10.8%)32.0
Graduate Degree157 (9.0%)53.0
Total1,746 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Palm Beach

43.2% of women with births in West Palm Beach are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 95.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 64.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Palm Beach
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School218 (63.4%)126 (36.6%)
High School Diploma166 (35.9%)296 (64.1%)
College or Associate's Degree295 (49.6%)300 (50.4%)
Bachelor's Degree179 (95.2%)9 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree134 (85.4%)23 (14.6%)
Total992 (56.8%)754 (43.2%)

Income in West Palm Beach

Income Overview in West Palm Beach

Per Capita Income in West Palm Beach is $41,610, while median incomes of families and households are $75,211 and $64,044 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income117,588$41,610
Median Family Income26,164$75,211
Mean Family Income26,164$110,830
Median Household Income49,348$64,044
Mean Household Income49,348$94,255
Income Deficit26,164$10,343
Wage / Income Gap (%)117,58823.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)117,58876.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index117,5880.51

Earnings by Sex in West Palm Beach

Average Earnings in West Palm Beach are $38,655, $44,121 for men and $33,762 for women, a difference of 23.5%.
Earnings by Sex in West Palm Beach
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male32,841 (51.6%)$44,121
Female30,839 (48.4%)$33,762
Total63,680 (100.0%)$38,655

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Palm Beach

The most common earnings brackets in West Palm Beach are $100,000+ for men (4,854 | 14.8%) and $100,000+ for women (2,676 | 8.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Palm Beach
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less887 (2.7%)1,468 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999750 (2.3%)988 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499907 (2.8%)1,000 (3.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999631 (1.9%)870 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499773 (2.4%)1,167 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999738 (2.2%)1,245 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499554 (1.7%)1,210 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999937 (2.9%)724 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499983 (3.0%)711 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,621 (4.9%)1,566 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,587 (7.9%)2,618 (8.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,128 (6.5%)2,398 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,709 (5.2%)1,434 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,451 (4.4%)1,497 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,649 (5.0%)1,844 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,920 (5.9%)1,119 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,191 (6.7%)2,478 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,521 (4.6%)1,730 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,050 (12.3%)2,096 (6.8%)
$100,000+4,854 (14.8%)2,676 (8.7%)
Total32,841 (100.0%)30,839 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Palm Beach

Average earnings in West Palm Beach are $47,883 for men and $39,066 for women, a difference of 18.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,222, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,708. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,170, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,907.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Palm Beach
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,708$22,907
High School Diploma$36,582$29,359
College or Associate's Degree$46,250$35,663
Bachelor's Degree$71,228$51,521
Graduate Degree$97,222$66,170
Total$47,883$39,066

Family Income in West Palm Beach

Family Income Brackets in West Palm Beach

According to the West Palm Beach family income data, there are 4,683 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 680 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Palm Beach
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0474.0%
$10,000 to $14,9996802.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8317.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0417.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,87811.0%
$50,000 to $74,9994,57917.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993,55813.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994,68317.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992,0157.7%
$200,000+2,85210.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Palm Beach

7+ person families (200 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in West Palm Beach with $105,813 per family, while 2-person families (14,056 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $37,670 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Palm Beach
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,056 (53.7%)$75,339
3-Person Families6,025 (23.0%)$72,845
4-Person Families3,399 (13.0%)$72,795
5-Person Families1,682 (6.4%)$79,286
6-Person Families802 (3.1%)$89,219
7+ Person Families200 (0.8%)$105,813
Total26,164 (100.0%)$75,211

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Palm Beach

The median family income in West Palm Beach is $75,211, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,248) having the highest median family income of $100,815, while families with no earners (4,456) have the lowest median family income of $42,299, accounting for 8.6% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Palm Beach
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,456 (17.0%)$42,299
1 Earner9,469 (36.2%)$54,960
2 Earners9,991 (38.2%)$97,033
3+ Earners2,248 (8.6%)$100,815
Total26,164 (100.0%)$75,211

Household Income in West Palm Beach

Household Income Brackets in West Palm Beach

With 8,833 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Palm Beach, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,974 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Palm Beach
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,1586.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,9744.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994,3438.8%
$25,000 to $34,9994,4919.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995,52711.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998,83317.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996,31712.8%
$100,000 to $149,9997,74815.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,9616.0%
$200,000+4,0478.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Palm Beach

The median household income in West Palm Beach is $64,044, with the highest median household income of $71,179 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,252 households (32.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,447, with 1,704 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Palm Beach
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,704 (3.5%)$42,447
25 to 44 Years16,574 (33.6%)$66,906
45 to 64 Years16,252 (32.9%)$71,179
65+ Years14,818 (30.0%)$49,786
Total49,348 (100.0%)$64,044

Poverty in West Palm Beach

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Palm Beach

With 14.1% poverty level for males and 17.7% for females among the residents of West Palm Beach, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,149 males (35.7%) and 351 females (58.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,149 (35.7%)792 (23.4%)
5 Years216 (32.6%)87 (20.5%)
6 to 11 Years853 (26.4%)580 (24.3%)
12 to 14 Years398 (27.0%)450 (29.7%)
15 Years92 (11.9%)351 (58.2%)
16 and 17 Years344 (27.3%)196 (18.6%)
18 to 24 Years711 (15.6%)1,273 (25.5%)
25 to 34 Years931 (10.0%)1,353 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years719 (9.5%)1,020 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years659 (9.5%)972 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years737 (11.3%)1,018 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years634 (12.6%)1,208 (17.4%)
75 Years and over335 (7.6%)1,045 (18.0%)
Total7,778 (14.1%)10,345 (17.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Palm Beach

According to the poverty statistics in West Palm Beach, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.4% of males and 86.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,067 (64.3%)2,586 (76.5%)
5 Years446 (67.4%)337 (79.5%)
6 to 11 Years2,384 (73.7%)1,804 (75.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,079 (73.1%)1,065 (70.3%)
15 Years682 (88.1%)252 (41.8%)
16 and 17 Years917 (72.7%)858 (81.4%)
18 to 24 Years3,858 (84.4%)3,721 (74.5%)
25 to 34 Years8,386 (90.0%)7,888 (85.4%)
35 to 44 Years6,827 (90.5%)6,074 (85.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,277 (90.5%)6,402 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years5,787 (88.7%)6,705 (86.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,401 (87.4%)5,744 (82.6%)
75 Years and over4,071 (92.4%)4,761 (82.0%)
Total47,182 (85.9%)48,197 (82.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Palm Beach

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Palm Beach show that 5.9% or 950 of the total 16,032 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.5%, comprising of 192 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Palm Beach
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children10,372 (95.5%)486 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children4,123 (93.8%)272 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children561 (74.5%)192 (25.5%)
5 or more Children26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,082 (94.1%)950 (5.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Palm Beach

According to the poverty data in West Palm Beach, 13.9% or 485 single-father households and 26.8% or 1,780 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 222 households (53.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 342 households (57.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Palm Beach
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children81 (5.9%)251 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children182 (10.7%)1,159 (35.8%)
3 or 4 Children222 (53.7%)342 (57.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)28 (45.2%)
Total485 (13.9%)1,780 (26.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Palm Beach

The poverty data for West Palm Beach shows that 950 of the married-couple family households (5.9%) and 2,265 of the single-parent households (22.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 192 households (25.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 564 household (55.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Palm Beach
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children486 (4.5%)332 (8.1%)
1 or 2 Children272 (6.2%)1,341 (27.2%)
3 or 4 Children192 (25.5%)564 (55.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)28 (45.2%)
Total950 (5.9%)2,265 (22.4%)

Employment Characteristics in West Palm Beach

Employment by Class of Employer in West Palm Beach

Among the 57,008 employed individuals in West Palm Beach, private company employees (39,961 | 70.1%), local government employees (3,855 | 6.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (3,660 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Palm Beach
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39,96170.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,6606.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,3335.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,6406.4%
Local Government Employees3,8556.8%
State Government Employees1,7353.0%
Federal Government Employees7411.3%
Unpaid Family Workers830.2%
Total57,008100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Palm Beach

According to the labor force statistics for West Palm Beach, out of the total population over 16 years of age (99,231), 63.0% or 62,516 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 3,876 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.8% or 8,586 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 28.6% or 557 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,948 (35.3%)557 (28.6%)
20 to 24 Years5,887 (70.7%)447 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years7,822 (86.6%)508 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years8,586 (89.8%)859 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years12,772 (87.0%)485 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years11,762 (82.0%)565 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years5,322 (72.4%)202 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years4,218 (60.0%)165 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,427 (27.8%)89 (2.6%)
75 Years and over785 (7.1%)10 (1.3%)
Total62,516 (63.0%)3,876 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Palm Beach

According to labor force statistics for West Palm Beach, 81.4% of individuals (50,467) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (61,999) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 2,776 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 19,372 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 1,163 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Palm Beach
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,694 (70.6%)476 (5.9%)
High School Diploma10,108 (75.9%)692 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree15,301 (83.5%)1,393 (7.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,372 (86.9%)869 (3.9%)
Total50,467 (81.4%)3,410 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Palm Beach

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Palm Beach are Community & Social Service (6,910 | 11.8%), Management (6,311 | 10.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,484 | 5.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,283 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (2,928 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Palm Beach

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Palm Beach, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.1%), Legal Services & Support (62.7%), and Management (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.6%), Health Technologists (76.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Palm Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,787 (60.0%)2,524 (40.0%)
Business & Financial1,377 (47.0%)1,551 (53.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,811 (55.2%)1,472 (44.8%)
Computers & Mathematics864 (52.0%)796 (47.9%)
Architecture & Engineering672 (79.1%)178 (20.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science275 (35.6%)498 (64.4%)
Community & Social Service 2,833 (41.0%)4,077 (59.0%)
Education, Arts & Media390 (35.6%)704 (64.3%)
Legal Services & Support586 (62.7%)349 (37.3%)
Education Instruction & Library657 (23.4%)2,146 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,200 (57.8%)878 (42.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating915 (26.3%)2,569 (73.7%)
Health Technologists553 (23.5%)1,802 (76.5%)
Total (Category)10,723 (46.8%)12,193 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)30,324 (51.8%)28,258 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Palm Beach are Food Preparation & Serving (3,615 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,860 | 4.9%), Healthcare Support (2,568 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (1,824 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (1,195 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in West Palm Beach

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Palm Beach, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (67.7%), Security & Protection (64.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.7%), Personal Care & Service (69.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Palm Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support316 (12.3%)2,252 (87.7%)
Security & Protection771 (64.5%)424 (35.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention614 (63.8%)349 (36.2%)
Law Enforcement157 (67.7%)75 (32.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,829 (50.6%)1,786 (49.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,835 (64.2%)1,025 (35.8%)
Personal Care & Service550 (30.1%)1,274 (69.9%)
Total (Category)5,301 (44.0%)6,761 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)30,324 (51.8%)28,258 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Palm Beach are Sales & Related (6,874 | 11.7%), and Office & Administration (5,261 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Palm Beach

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Palm Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,539 (51.5%)3,335 (48.5%)
Office & Administration1,199 (22.8%)4,062 (77.2%)
Total (Category)4,738 (39.0%)7,397 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)30,324 (51.8%)28,258 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Palm Beach are Construction & Extraction (3,935 | 6.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,265 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (483 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Palm Beach

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Palm Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry298 (61.7%)185 (38.3%)
Construction & Extraction3,695 (93.9%)240 (6.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,220 (96.4%)45 (3.6%)
Total (Category)5,213 (91.7%)470 (8.3%)
Total (Overall)30,324 (51.8%)28,258 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Palm Beach are Material Moving (2,083 | 3.6%), Transportation (2,071 | 3.5%), and Production (1,632 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Palm Beach

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Palm Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Production990 (60.7%)642 (39.3%)
Transportation1,693 (81.8%)378 (18.2%)
Material Moving1,666 (80.0%)417 (20.0%)
Total (Category)4,349 (75.2%)1,437 (24.8%)
Total (Overall)30,324 (51.8%)28,258 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Palm Beach

Employment Industries in West Palm Beach

The major employment industries in West Palm Beach include Health Care & Social Assistance (8,626 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (6,779 | 11.6%), Construction (4,876 | 8.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,656 | 8.0%), and Professional & Scientific (4,648 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in West Palm Beach

Employment Industries by Sex in West Palm Beach

The West Palm Beach industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (90.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), Educational Services (72.2%), and Public Administration (55.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Palm Beach
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting357 (71.1%)145 (28.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4,413 (90.5%)463 (9.5%)
Manufacturing1,661 (55.2%)1,349 (44.8%)
Wholesale Trade993 (76.8%)300 (23.2%)
Retail Trade3,401 (50.2%)3,378 (49.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,827 (80.1%)701 (19.9%)
Utilities489 (76.3%)152 (23.7%)
Information646 (59.9%)432 (40.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,192 (53.2%)1,049 (46.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing876 (53.5%)762 (46.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,527 (54.4%)2,121 (45.6%)
Enterprise Management17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2,445 (60.4%)1,602 (39.6%)
Educational Services1,140 (27.8%)2,959 (72.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,750 (20.3%)6,876 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,004 (56.0%)788 (44.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,304 (49.5%)2,352 (50.5%)
Public Administration758 (44.1%)960 (55.9%)
Total30,324 (51.8%)28,258 (48.2%)

Education in West Palm Beach

School Enrollment in West Palm Beach

The most common levels of schooling among the 23,421 students in West Palm Beach are college / undergraduate (6,729 | 28.7%), high school (4,679 | 20.0%), and middle school (4,002 | 17.1%).
School Enrollment in West Palm Beach
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,6176.9%
Kindergarten1,3966.0%
Elementary School3,41914.6%
Middle School4,00217.1%
High School4,67920.0%
College / Undergraduate6,72928.7%
Graduate / Professional1,5796.7%
Total23,421100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Palm Beach

Out of a total of 23,421 students who are enrolled in schools in West Palm Beach, 5,644 (24.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17,777 (75.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 700 (42.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,125 (89.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Palm Beach
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds778 (58.6%)549 (41.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,628 (76.6%)1,110 (23.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,074 (87.4%)588 (12.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,125 (89.8%)354 (10.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,649 (70.7%)683 (29.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,220 (69.1%)994 (30.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,343 (67.0%)660 (33.0%)
35 Years and over966 (58.0%)700 (42.0%)
Total17,777 (75.9%)5,644 (24.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Palm Beach

Business (8,333 | 24.2%), education (3,479 | 10.1%), social sciences (3,255 | 9.5%), science & technology (3,043 | 8.9%), and arts & humanities (2,366 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 34,361 individuals in West Palm Beach who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Palm Beach
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,3403.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6494.8%
Physical & Health Sciences6221.8%
Psychology1,6674.9%
Social Sciences3,2559.5%
Engineering1,8215.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies4131.2%
Science & Technology3,0438.9%
Business8,33324.2%
Education3,47910.1%
Literature & Languages1,4514.2%
Liberal Arts & History1,6004.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6684.9%
Communications1,6544.8%
Arts & Humanities2,3666.9%
Total34,361100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Palm Beach

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Palm Beach

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Palm Beach are males with 2 vehicles (12,314, accounting for 41.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,261, making up 46.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Palm Beach
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,286 (4.4%)685 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle10,003 (33.9%)10,091 (37.7%)
2 Vehicles12,314 (41.7%)11,261 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles4,251 (14.4%)3,878 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles1,026 (3.5%)605 (2.3%)
5 or more Vehicles614 (2.1%)265 (1.0%)
Total29,494 (100.0%)26,785 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Palm Beach

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Palm Beach are 15 to 19 minutes (9,853 commuters, 19.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (9,067 commuters, 18.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (8,312 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in West Palm Beach
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8211.6%
5 to 9 Minutes4,3698.7%
10 to 14 Minutes8,31216.5%
15 to 19 Minutes9,85319.6%
20 to 24 Minutes9,06718.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,3236.6%
30 to 34 Minutes6,61813.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0522.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,3942.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2,4234.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,6513.3%
90 or more Minutes1,5163.0%

Commute Time by Sex in West Palm Beach

The most common commute times in West Palm Beach are 15 to 19 minutes (5,404 commuters, 20.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,449 commuters, 18.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Palm Beach
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes353 (1.3%)468 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,117 (8.0%)2,252 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,129 (15.5%)4,183 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,404 (20.4%)4,449 (18.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,304 (20.0%)3,763 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,593 (6.0%)1,730 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,643 (13.7%)2,975 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes703 (2.6%)349 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes410 (1.5%)984 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,106 (4.2%)1,317 (5.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes994 (3.7%)657 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes792 (3.0%)724 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Palm Beach

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Palm Beach are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,400, 12.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (4,063, 17.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Palm Beach
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,038 (3.9%)699 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,027 (3.9%)224 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,023 (3.8%)398 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,847 (10.7%)1,338 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,197 (8.3%)2,261 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,270 (12.3%)3,111 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,793 (10.5%)3,563 (14.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,400 (12.8%)4,063 (17.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,991 (7.5%)2,159 (9.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,564 (9.7%)2,037 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,183 (4.5%)827 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM290 (1.1%)366 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,811 (6.8%)944 (4.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,114 (4.2%)1,861 (7.8%)
Total26,548 (100.0%)23,851 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Palm Beach

Occupancy by Ownership in West Palm Beach

Of the total 49,348 dwellings in West Palm Beach, owner-occupied units account for 24,552 (49.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 24,796 (50.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Palm Beach
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units24,55249.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units24,79650.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units49,348100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Palm Beach

Occupancy by Household Size in West Palm Beach
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18,82938.2%
2-Person Household16,76334.0%
3-Person Household6,56313.3%
4+ Person Household7,19314.6%
Total Housing Units49,348100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Palm Beach

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Palm Beach
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,488 (45.1%)10,341 (54.9%)
2-Person Household9,357 (55.8%)7,406 (44.2%)
3-Person Household3,048 (46.4%)3,515 (53.6%)
4+ Person Household3,659 (50.9%)3,534 (49.1%)
Total Housing Units24,552 (49.7%)24,796 (50.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Palm Beach

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Palm Beach
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,481 (29.5%)3,541 (70.5%)
High School Diploma4,247 (45.4%)5,104 (54.6%)
College/Associate Degree6,864 (47.2%)7,690 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,960 (58.6%)8,461 (41.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Palm Beach

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Palm Beach
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10,34421.0%
35 to 44 Years7,93416.1%
45 to 54 Years8,03016.3%
55 to 64 Years8,22216.7%
65 to 74 Years7,94016.1%
75 to 84 Years4,7309.6%
85 Years and Over2,1484.3%
Total49,348100.0%

Housing Finances in West Palm Beach

Median Income by Occupancy in West Palm Beach

Median Income by Occupancy in West Palm Beach
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied24,552 (49.7%)$83,063
Renter-Occupied24,796 (50.2%)$50,343
Average49,348 (100.0%)$64,044

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Palm Beach

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Palm Beach
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000701 (2.9%)1,048 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999235 (1.0%)1,181 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999599 (2.4%)1,369 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,305 (5.3%)1,235 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999588 (2.4%)1,202 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,609 (6.6%)2,883 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,150 (8.8%)3,380 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,796 (15.5%)5,031 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,237 (13.2%)3,077 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,835 (19.7%)2,914 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more5,497 (22.4%)1,476 (5.9%)
Total24,552 (100.0%)24,796 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Palm Beach

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Palm Beach
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300625 (2.5%)640 (2.6%)
$300 to $4991,759 (7.2%)316 (1.3%)
$500 to $7993,591 (14.6%)1,118 (4.5%)
$800 to $9992,505 (10.2%)1,440 (5.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,088 (16.7%)6,794 (27.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,333 (17.6%)8,338 (33.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,376 (13.8%)3,733 (15.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,225 (5.0%)1,286 (5.2%)
$3,000 or more3,050 (12.4%)737 (3.0%)
Total24,552 (100.0%)24,796 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Palm Beach

Housing Structures in West Palm Beach

Housing Structures in West Palm Beach
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19,76240.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,3338.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,0794.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3966.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,5005.1%
10 or more Apartments16,91434.3%
Mobile Home / Other3640.7%
Total49,348100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Palm Beach

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Palm Beach
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached15,407 (78.0%)4,355 (22.0%)
Single Unit, Attached3,212 (74.1%)1,121 (25.9%)
2 Unit Apartments249 (12.0%)1,830 (88.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments723 (21.3%)2,673 (78.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments290 (11.6%)2,210 (88.4%)
10 or more Apartments4,529 (26.8%)12,385 (73.2%)
Mobile Home / Other142 (39.0%)222 (61.0%)
Total24,552 (49.7%)24,796 (50.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Palm Beach

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Palm Beach
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room139 (0.6%)1,517 (6.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,294 (9.3%)8,401 (33.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms10,139 (41.3%)11,729 (47.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,983 (32.5%)2,544 (10.3%)
8 or more Rooms3,997 (16.3%)605 (2.4%)
Total24,552 (100.0%)24,796 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Palm Beach

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Palm Beach
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,124 (4.6%)858 (3.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (0.0%)43 (0.2%)
Electricity22,546 (91.8%)22,563 (91.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels34 (0.1%)41 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used828 (3.4%)1,291 (5.2%)
Total24,552 (100.0%)24,796 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Palm Beach

Household Vehicle Usage in West Palm Beach
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,219 (5.0%)3,244 (13.1%)
1 Vehicle10,147 (41.3%)13,861 (55.9%)
2 Vehicles9,703 (39.5%)6,382 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles3,483 (14.2%)1,309 (5.3%)
Total24,552 (100.0%)24,796 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Palm Beach

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Palm Beach

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,13513,417
Median Property Value$307,600$334,700
Median Household Income$69,372$3,281
Monthly Housing Costs$782$2,754
Real Estate Taxes$2,879$227

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Palm Beach

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Palm Beach
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000469 (4.2%)402 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999392 (3.5%)65 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,573 (41.1%)5,182 (38.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,093 (27.8%)4,876 (36.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,334 (12.0%)1,538 (11.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999593 (5.3%)524 (3.9%)
$1,000,000 or more681 (6.1%)830 (6.2%)
Total11,135 (100.0%)13,417 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Palm Beach

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Palm Beach
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000592 (5.3%)371 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,552 (13.9%)344 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,091 (9.8%)940 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999979 (8.8%)518 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,693 (15.2%)1,171 (8.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,239 (11.1%)2,103 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,773 (15.9%)1,998 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more2,216 (19.9%)3,062 (22.8%)
Total11,135 (100.0%)13,417 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Palm Beach

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Palm Beach
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,065 (18.5%)96,950 (722.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,802 (16.2%)2,944 (21.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,200 (10.8%)2,992 (22.3%)
4.0x or more5,927 (53.2%)2,019 (15.0%)
Total11,135 (100.0%)13,417 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Palm Beach

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Palm Beach
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800882 (7.9%)114 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4992,062 (18.5%)983 (7.3%)
$800 to $1,4997,848 (70.5%)2,069 (15.4%)
Total11,135 (100.0%)13,417 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Palm Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Palm Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,521 (92.3%)627 (7.7%)
6 to 18 Years12,577 (89.1%)1,532 (10.9%)
19 to 25 Years9,076 (77.1%)2,698 (22.9%)
26 to 34 Years12,368 (74.3%)4,289 (25.8%)
35 to 44 Years11,440 (78.2%)3,180 (21.7%)
45 to 54 Years11,483 (80.2%)2,827 (19.8%)
55 to 64 Years12,449 (87.4%)1,798 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years11,828 (98.7%)159 (1.3%)
75 Years and older10,037 (98.3%)175 (1.7%)
Total98,779 (85.1%)17,285 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Palm Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Palm Beach
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,521 (92.3%)627 (7.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen12,577 (89.1%)1,532 (10.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,076 (77.1%)2,698 (22.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Palm Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Palm Beach
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014,249 (85.3%)2,450 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99917,836 (80.9%)4,197 (19.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,357 (81.7%)3,675 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,335 (86.1%)2,155 (13.9%)
$100,000 and over34,754 (89.0%)4,280 (11.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Palm Beach

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,980 (61.1%)3,019 (37.0%)
6 to 18 Years6,108 (43.3%)6,770 (48.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,447 (12.3%)7,868 (66.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,992 (12.0%)10,618 (63.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,295 (8.9%)10,462 (71.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,374 (16.6%)9,550 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years3,038 (21.3%)10,098 (70.9%)
65 to 74 Years11,119 (92.8%)5,072 (42.3%)
75 Years and over9,947 (97.4%)5,405 (52.9%)
Total42,300 (36.4%)68,862 (59.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Palm Beach

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Palm Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years580 (7.7%)167 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,139 (7.7%)529 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,880 (9.0%)2,728 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,115 (22.1%)1,364 (19.6%)
75 Years and over1,660 (37.7%)2,599 (44.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Palm Beach

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Palm Beach: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years80 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years131 (0.9%)76 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years334 (1.6%)226 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years500 (9.9%)274 (3.9%)
75 Years and over972 (22.1%)800 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Palm Beach: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years136 (1.8%)64 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years99 (0.7%)242 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years455 (2.2%)634 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years198 (3.9%)400 (5.8%)
75 Years and over225 (5.1%)484 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Palm Beach: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years459 (6.1%)103 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years920 (6.3%)169 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years823 (3.9%)982 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years321 (6.4%)186 (2.7%)
75 Years and over290 (6.6%)741 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Palm Beach: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years68 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years114 (0.8%)37 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years934 (4.4%)1,422 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years410 (8.1%)778 (11.2%)
75 Years and over968 (22.0%)1,901 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Palm Beach: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years100 (1.3%)16 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years339 (2.3%)20 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years340 (1.6%)346 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years155 (3.1%)54 (0.8%)
75 Years and over335 (7.6%)831 (14.3%)

Technology Access in West Palm Beach

Computing Device Access in West Palm Beach

Computing Device Access in West Palm Beach
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop37,47075.9%
Smartphone44,94191.1%
Tablet28,52257.8%
No Computing Device2,3164.7%
Total49,348100.0%

Internet Access in West Palm Beach

Internet Access in West Palm Beach
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet170.0%
Broadband Home35,56472.1%
Cellular Data Only5,86311.9%
Satellite Internet2,9355.9%
No Internet6,84913.9%
Total49,348100.0%

West Palm Beach Summary

West Palm Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is the county seat and largest city in the county. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 99,919. The city is located approximately 68 miles north of Miami.

History

West Palm Beach was founded in 1894 by Henry Flagler, a railroad magnate. Flagler had purchased the land from the Seminole Indians and developed it into a resort town. The city was incorporated in 1894 and was named after Flagler's Palm Beach Hotel.
In the early 1900s, the city experienced a period of growth and development. The city was home to many wealthy residents, including the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and the DuPonts. The city was also home to many celebrities, including President John F. Kennedy, who spent his honeymoon in West Palm Beach.
In the 1950s, the city experienced a period of decline as many of its wealthy residents moved away. The city was also hit hard by the Great Depression and World War II.
In the 1960s, the city began to experience a period of revitalization. The city was home to many new businesses and industries, including the IBM Corporation. The city also experienced a population boom, as many people moved to the city from other parts of the country.

Geography

West Palm Beach is located in southeastern Florida, on the Atlantic coast. The city is located on the eastern shore of Lake Okeechobee, the largest lake in the state. The city is located approximately 68 miles north of Miami.
The city has a total area of 55.6 square miles, of which 54.2 square miles is land and 1.4 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 10 feet above sea level.

Economy

West Palm Beach is a major economic center in the state of Florida. The city is home to many large corporations, including IBM, Office Depot, and the Florida East Coast Railway. The city is also home to many small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
The city is also home to many tourist attractions, including the Flagler Museum, the Norton Museum of Art, and the Palm Beach Zoo. The city is also home to many cultural events, including the SunFest music festival and the Palm Beach International Film Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 99,919. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 28.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,939, and the median income for a family was $50,819. The per capita income for the city was $25,845. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Palm Beach?
Total Population of West Palm Beach is 117,588.
What is the Total Male Population of West Palm Beach?
Total Male Population of West Palm Beach is 56,854.
What is the Total Female Population of West Palm Beach?
Total Female Population of West Palm Beach is 60,734.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Palm Beach?
There are 93.61 Males per 100 Females in West Palm Beach.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Palm Beach?
There are 106.82 Females per 100 Males in West Palm Beach.
What is the Median Population Age in West Palm Beach?
Median Population Age in West Palm Beach is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Palm Beach
Average Family Size in West Palm Beach is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Palm Beach
Average Household Size in West Palm Beach is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Palm Beach?
Per Capita income in West Palm Beach is $41,610.
What is the Median Family Income in West Palm Beach?
Median Family Income in West Palm Beach is $75,211.
What is the Median Household income in West Palm Beach?
Median Household Income in West Palm Beach is $64,044.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Palm Beach?
Income or Wage Gap in West Palm Beach is 23.5%.
Women in West Palm Beach earn 76.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Palm Beach?
Family Income Deficit in West Palm Beach is $10,343.
Families that are below poverty line in West Palm Beach earn $10,343 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Palm Beach?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Palm Beach is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Palm Beach?
There are 62,516 People in the Labor Forcein in West Palm Beach.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Palm Beach?
63.0% of People are in the Labor Force in West Palm Beach.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Palm Beach?
Unemployment Rate in West Palm Beach is 6.2%.