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.

Lake Worth Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

43,365

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.3%21,831

White

28.1%12,191

Black

17.1%7,402

Two or More

2.2%947

Other

1.3%584

Asian

0.9%383

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%1,028

High School Diploma

21%6,019

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%1,333

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%3,015

Associate's Degree

7.6%2,183

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%4,640

Master's Degree

5.8%1,653

Professional Degree

2.1%603

Doctorate

0.8%226

HS or Higher

72.1%

BA or Higher

24.8%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$401,200

Median Renti

$1,545

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.9%7,119

Renter-Occupied

54.1%8,374

Total Units

17,949

Homeownership

45.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%330

$50K–$100K

3.8%273

$100K–$150K

5.2%371

$150K–$200K

4.2%302

$200K–$300K

15.8%1,124

$300K–$500K

40.4%2,874

$500K–$1M

22.5%1,599

$1M+

3.5%246

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

107

$750–$1,000

798

$1,000–$1,250

1,194

$1,250–$1,500

1,732

$1,500–$2,000

2,664

$2,000+

1,729

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%170

2010–2019

3.9%696

2000–2009

7.6%1,363

1990–1999

4.8%863

1980–1989

8%1,434

1970–1979

23.8%4,271

1960–1969

14.7%2,646

1950–1959

18.7%3,354

1940–1949

6.4%1,143

1939 or earlier

11.2%2,009

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.9%14,244

No Fuel

4%615

Utility Gas

3.9%610

Solar

0.2%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,200

Mean Household Incomei

$83,637

Per Capita Incomei

$31,502

Poverty Ratei

20.8%

Unemploymenti

6.9%

Labor Forcei

23,119

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%649

$10K–$15K

2.9%452

$15K–$20K

4.6%714

$20K–$25K

4.2%654

$25K–$30K

6.9%1,064

$30K–$35K

5.4%835

$35K–$40K

5.8%898

$40K–$45K

3%471

$45K–$50K

4.2%653

$50K–$60K

7.5%1,165

$60K–$75K

12.1%1,872

$75K–$100K

14%2,164

$100K–$125K

7.7%1,192

$125K–$150K

4.7%729

$150K–$200K

6.6%1,018

$200K+

6.2%963

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

390

Residentsi

485

Avg. Tenant Renti

$474/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers213 homes80% occupied$474/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,200/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

76%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

22%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

17,66140.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

6,222

Mexico

1,109

Canada

282

United Kingdom

India

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,462

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,531

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,210(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.8%Insured

29.2%Uninsured