Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Boynton Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

81,435

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.2%35,141

Black

33.5%27,307

Hispanic/Latino

16.8%13,695

Two or More

3.4%2,750

Asian

2.8%2,241

Other

0.3%239

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%2,091

High School Diploma

24.6%15,033

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%4,080

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%7,200

Associate's Degree

9.8%6,018

Bachelor's Degree

21.8%13,330

Master's Degree

7.3%4,461

Professional Degree

1.9%1,136

Doctorate

1.2%735

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

32.1%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$351,100

Median Renti

$2,041

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%21,265

Renter-Occupied

35.3%11,617

Total Units

40,684

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

19.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%1,020

$50K–$100K

2.5%527

$100K–$150K

5.6%1,196

$150K–$200K

6.7%1,433

$200K–$300K

18.4%3,914

$300K–$500K

40.9%8,705

$500K–$1M

18.5%3,937

$1M+

2.5%533

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

178

$750–$1,000

318

$1,000–$1,250

577

$1,250–$1,500

834

$1,500–$2,000

3,446

$2,000+

5,891

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%242

2010–2019

7.9%3,229

2000–2009

15.5%6,289

1990–1999

12%4,900

1980–1989

22.6%9,203

1970–1979

25.3%10,273

1960–1969

7.8%3,167

1950–1959

6.9%2,822

1940–1949

0.7%292

1939 or earlier

0.7%267

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.1%30,296

No Fuel

3.7%1,222

Utility Gas

3.5%1,135

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%170

Fuel Oil

0.1%31

Wood

0%12

Other

0%11

Solar

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,074

Mean Household Incomei

$92,265

Per Capita Incomei

$38,859

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

44,167

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%1,729

$10K–$15K

1.8%597

$15K–$20K

3.1%1,003

$20K–$25K

4.6%1,523

$25K–$30K

3.6%1,186

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,238

$35K–$40K

5.4%1,769

$40K–$45K

3.9%1,284

$45K–$50K

3.6%1,182

$50K–$60K

6.9%2,259

$60K–$75K

11.1%3,654

$75K–$100K

13.5%4,455

$100K–$125K

13.1%4,309

$125K–$150K

5%1,655

$150K–$200K

7.2%2,360

$200K+

8.1%2,679

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,005

Residentsi

2,257

Avg. Tenant Renti

$665/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing36 homes92% occupied$808/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers123 homes84% occupied$623/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,074/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

54.2%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

37.4%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

7.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $56K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

70.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

24,12729.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

671

Canada

574

United Kingdom

505

India

407

Mexico

319

Germany

316

Korea

161

Poland

148

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

41,113

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

41,752

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,315(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.7%Insured

15.3%Uninsured