Palm Beach County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Palm Beach County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12099
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 099
Geography
- Land Area
- 1964.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 418.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2383.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.649126
- Longitude
- -80.448354
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,348,190
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,078,698
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,073,385 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 274,801 | 20.4% |
| White | 763,853 | 56.7% |
| Black | 240,630 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 34,626 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 825 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 576 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5,071 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 885,453 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 193,249 | 17.9% |
| White | 662,521 | 61.4% |
| Black | 182,925 | 17.0% |
| Asian | 32,097 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,261 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 423 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,403 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,533,806
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $92,614
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 170,873
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 819,376 | 53.4% |
| Black | 283,334 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 43,784 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 993,486
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 389,075 | 39.2% |
| Republican | 285,560 | 28.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 297,201 | 29.9% |
| Other | 316 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 460,491 | 46.4% |
| Female | 532,049 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 494,884 | 49.8% |
| Hispanic | 179,863 | 18.1% |
| Black | 155,655 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 19,611 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 530,884
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 309,023 | 62.4% |
| Hispanic | 71,087 | 39.5% |
| Black | 57,557 | 37.0% |
| Asian | 8,502 | 43.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 241,928 | 52.5% |
| Female | 288,705 | 54.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 222,955 (20.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 458,432 (39.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 719,463
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $485,102
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,162
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 16.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.