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 Shores, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,248

Median Agei

60.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%1,103

Two or More

5.5%69

Hispanic/Latino

3%37

Asian

2.1%26

Other

0.7%9

Black

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%12

High School Diploma

13.3%144

Some College (<1 yr)

9%98

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%104

Associate's Degree

6%65

Bachelor's Degree

37.3%404

Master's Degree

10.2%111

Professional Degree

2.9%31

Doctorate

3.8%41

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

54.2%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$647,400

Median Renti

$1,842

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.9%430

Renter-Occupied

39.1%276

Total Units

1,216

Homeownership

60.9%

Vacancy Rate

41.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%6

$50K–$100K

1.4%6

$150K–$200K

0.7%3

$200K–$300K

4.7%20

$300K–$500K

23.5%101

$500K–$1M

37.4%161

$1M+

30.9%133

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

150

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%30

2010–2019

3.3%40

2000–2009

4.4%53

1990–1999

2%24

1980–1989

17.3%210

1970–1979

18.8%229

1960–1969

22.2%270

1950–1959

28.7%349

1940–1949

0.9%11

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.8%613

No Fuel

9.8%69

Utility Gas

3.4%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,786

Mean Household Incomei

$170,875

Per Capita Incomei

$97,476

Poverty Ratei

5.3%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

549

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%16

$10K–$15K

0.4%3

$15K–$20K

1%7

$20K–$25K

6.1%43

$25K–$30K

2%14

$30K–$35K

3%21

$35K–$40K

0.7%5

$40K–$45K

1.6%11

$45K–$50K

1.1%8

$50K–$60K

10.9%77

$60K–$75K

12.2%86

$75K–$100K

13.6%96

$100K–$125K

2.8%20

$125K–$150K

11.6%82

$150K–$200K

4%28

$200K+

26.8%189

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17714.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

495

Avg. Commutei

34.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

499

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

48(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured