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.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

60,959

Median Agei

51.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.9%46,901

Hispanic/Latino

12%7,317

Asian

3.9%2,380

Two or More

3.5%2,136

Black

2.8%1,725

Other

0.5%276

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%215

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%688

High School Diploma

14.3%6,771

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%2,233

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%5,061

Associate's Degree

8.7%4,144

Bachelor's Degree

33.2%15,753

Master's Degree

14.7%6,971

Professional Degree

7%3,306

Doctorate

2.5%1,199

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

57.4%

Graduate+

24.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$606,100

Median Renti

$2,417

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%19,935

Renter-Occupied

27%7,359

Total Units

31,400

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%503

$50K–$100K

1.4%270

$100K–$150K

0.4%85

$150K–$200K

0.8%153

$200K–$300K

6.1%1,219

$300K–$500K

29.5%5,881

$500K–$1M

35.6%7,096

$1M+

23.7%4,728

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

139

$1,500–$2,000

1,247

$2,000+

5,398

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%1,194

2010–2019

11.3%3,559

2000–2009

25.7%8,078

1990–1999

19.7%6,198

1980–1989

21.6%6,783

1970–1979

11.3%3,545

1960–1969

5.6%1,767

1950–1959

0.3%103

1940–1949

0%14

1939 or earlier

0.5%159

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85%23,189

Utility Gas

11.9%3,249

No Fuel

2.1%581

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%258

Fuel Oil

0%9

Wood

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,947

Mean Household Incomei

$182,562

Per Capita Incomei

$83,250

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

29,768

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%1,158

$10K–$15K

1.8%494

$15K–$20K

2.4%665

$20K–$25K

2.3%635

$25K–$30K

2.3%625

$30K–$35K

1.8%480

$35K–$40K

2.6%706

$40K–$45K

3.3%909

$45K–$50K

2.5%673

$50K–$60K

6%1,643

$60K–$75K

5.7%1,560

$75K–$100K

12.1%3,310

$100K–$125K

9.2%2,521

$125K–$150K

6.1%1,665

$150K–$200K

12.2%3,321

$200K+

25.4%6,929

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

283

Residentsi

595

Avg. Tenant Renti

$653/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

43 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers283 homes83% occupied$653/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,947/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

62%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

25%

Low income$53K–$86K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $86K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% 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

8,63014.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

676

India

552

United Kingdom

337

Mexico

300

Germany

282

China

208

Guatemala

101

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

28,070

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,593

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,222(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured