Royal Palm Beach, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,037 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3158.9 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.53% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,747 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Royal Palm Beach grew by 40.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 36,080 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Royal Palm Beach has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,063 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.40% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Royal Palm Beach is about 24% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $582,748 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,110 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Royal Palm Beach is about 23.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,110 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Royal Palm Beach spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 260 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.2 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.4 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 260 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,057 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 24,196 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,336 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Royal Palm Beach is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Royal Palm Beach has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Royal Palm Beach has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Royal Palm Beach, Florida.
What is the population of Royal Palm Beach, Florida?
The population of Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 37,037, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Royal Palm Beach, Florida?
The population density of Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 3158.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?
The median household income in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is $89,063, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?
The median home price in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is $582,748, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Royal Palm Beach, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.