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.

South Palm Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,576

Median Agei

68.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.3%1,376

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%123

Two or More

2.5%39

Asian

2%32

Black

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%6

High School Diploma

14%213

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%78

Some College (1+ yr)

20.6%313

Associate's Degree

14.4%219

Bachelor's Degree

26.9%410

Master's Degree

13.8%210

Professional Degree

2.3%35

Doctorate

2.6%39

HS or Higher

100%

BA or Higher

45.6%

Graduate+

18.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$415,900

Median Renti

$1,868

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.3%870

Renter-Occupied

12.7%127

Total Units

1,937

Homeownership

87.3%

Vacancy Rate

48.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%6

$50K–$100K

0.6%5

$100K–$150K

0.7%6

$150K–$200K

4.1%36

$200K–$300K

20.5%178

$300K–$500K

45.9%399

$500K–$1M

17.9%156

$1M+

9.7%84

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1%20

2000–2009

0.3%5

1990–1999

1.6%31

1980–1989

21.2%411

1970–1979

52.5%1,017

1960–1969

18.3%355

1950–1959

3.8%73

1940–1949

1%19

1939 or earlier

0.3%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.4%931

Utility Gas

3.3%33

No Fuel

3.3%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,750

Mean Household Incomei

$156,007

Per Capita Incomei

$104,485

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

656

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%61

$10K–$15K

5.7%57

$15K–$20K

3.9%39

$20K–$25K

1.4%14

$25K–$30K

5.1%51

$30K–$35K

6.3%63

$35K–$40K

0.4%4

$40K–$45K

0.5%5

$45K–$50K

3.2%32

$50K–$60K

3.2%32

$60K–$75K

9.4%94

$75K–$100K

6.8%68

$100K–$125K

7.2%72

$125K–$150K

4.9%49

$150K–$200K

6%60

$200K+

29.7%296

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 Vouchers2 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

45328.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

641

Avg. Commutei

36.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

641

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured