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.

West Palm Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

122,290

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

36.2%44,286

Black

32.2%39,378

Hispanic/Latino

24.6%30,096

Two or More

3.9%4,743

Asian

2.7%3,279

Other

0.3%427

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%68

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%2,231

High School Diploma

18.9%17,057

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%5,500

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%10,262

Associate's Degree

9.1%8,230

Bachelor's Degree

24.4%22,056

Master's Degree

10.1%9,130

Professional Degree

3.2%2,883

Doctorate

1.4%1,289

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

39.2%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$414,200

Median Renti

$1,772

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.5%26,536

Renter-Occupied

49.5%25,986

Total Units

62,464

Homeownership

50.5%

Vacancy Rate

15.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%816

$50K–$100K

1.2%328

$100K–$150K

3.3%869

$150K–$200K

5.3%1,417

$200K–$300K

15%3,980

$300K–$500K

37.1%9,837

$500K–$1M

23.9%6,335

$1M+

11.1%2,954

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,404

$500–$750

781

$750–$1,000

1,085

$1,000–$1,250

2,078

$1,250–$1,500

3,010

$1,500–$2,000

8,138

$2,000+

9,067

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%1,096

2010–2019

9.9%6,173

2000–2009

24%14,973

1990–1999

10.4%6,502

1980–1989

16.3%10,200

1970–1979

11.4%7,127

1960–1969

5.7%3,540

1950–1959

8.4%5,247

1940–1949

3.5%2,178

1939 or earlier

8.7%5,428

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.8%47,685

Utility Gas

4.6%2,430

No Fuel

4.1%2,175

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%76

Other

0.1%69

Solar

0.1%57

Fuel Oil

0.1%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,446

Mean Household Incomei

$107,818

Per Capita Incomei

$48,223

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

66,236

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%2,897

$10K–$15K

3.9%2,063

$15K–$20K

3.6%1,866

$20K–$25K

3.9%2,026

$25K–$30K

3.1%1,615

$30K–$35K

4.4%2,305

$35K–$40K

3.4%1,789

$40K–$45K

3.2%1,660

$45K–$50K

2.8%1,488

$50K–$60K

6.9%3,631

$60K–$75K

10.4%5,481

$75K–$100K

12.5%6,556

$100K–$125K

11.3%5,931

$125K–$150K

6.2%3,253

$150K–$200K

8.4%4,406

$200K+

10.6%5,555

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

2,810

Residentsi

4,893

Avg. Tenant Renti

$528/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing157 homes55% occupied$390/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,182 homes83% occupied$609/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8682 homes85% occupied$445/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC99 homes100% occupied$347/mo rent

811/PRAC10 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,446/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

77.7%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

17.5%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $59K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.3% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.5% 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

34,49628.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

4,271

Mexico

1,103

United Kingdom

747

Canada

605

Philippines

407

Germany

389

China

323

India

238

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

61,626

Avg. Commutei

23.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

62,818

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4,732(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.8%Insured

15.2%Uninsured