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.

Royal Palm Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,344

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

35.1%14,144

Hispanic/Latino

30.7%12,380

Black

23.4%9,443

Asian

5.7%2,282

Two or More

4.4%1,781

Other

0.8%303

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%910

High School Diploma

19.1%5,488

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%2,195

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%3,306

Associate's Degree

13.9%3,981

Bachelor's Degree

22.2%6,367

Master's Degree

11.9%3,413

Professional Degree

2%572

Doctorate

1.4%394

HS or Higher

92.8%

BA or Higher

37.4%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$437,700

Median Renti

$2,273

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.3%11,529

Renter-Occupied

17.7%2,482

Total Units

14,705

Homeownership

82.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%298

$50K–$100K

1.9%221

$100K–$150K

1.3%148

$150K–$200K

6.9%796

$200K–$300K

12.1%1,397

$300K–$500K

38.3%4,415

$500K–$1M

34.7%4,001

$1M+

2.2%253

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

580

$2,000+

1,630

Year Built

2020 or later

2%287

2010–2019

6.3%932

2000–2009

29.7%4,372

1990–1999

11.5%1,687

1980–1989

34.4%5,060

1970–1979

12.4%1,821

1960–1969

2.8%413

1950–1959

0.7%105

1940–1949

0.2%28

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.6%12,980

Utility Gas

3.3%458

No Fuel

3.2%452

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%87

Solar

0.2%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$96,027

Mean Household Incomei

$117,655

Per Capita Incomei

$42,082

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

22,084

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

200

Residentsi

692

Avg. Tenant Renti

$974/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

36 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers200 homes83% occupied$974/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $96,027/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

47%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

31%

Low income$48K–$77K/yr

20%

Moderate / aboveOver $77K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

7% 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

12,19330.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

282

Philippines

253

India

232

Germany

209

Canada

203

Guatemala

193

Mexico

157

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,608

Avg. Commutei

30.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,310

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,468(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured