West 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 | West Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 119,784 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2063.9 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.22% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 51,186 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Palm Beach grew by 13.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 120,610 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Palm Beach has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | West Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,559 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.82% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Palm Beach is about 5% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | West Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $409,849 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,695 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.6% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Palm Beach is about 20.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,695 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Palm Beach spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,316 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 33,095 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,093 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Palm Beach is 21 minutes, shorter 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
West Palm Beach has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | West Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
West Palm Beach has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | West Palm Beach | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Palm Beach, Florida.
What is the population of West Palm Beach, Florida?
The population of West Palm Beach, Florida is 119,784, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Palm Beach, Florida?
The population density of West Palm Beach, Florida is 2063.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Palm Beach, Florida?
The median household income in West Palm Beach, Florida is $68,559, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Palm Beach, Florida?
The median home price in West Palm Beach, Florida is $409,849, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Palm Beach, Florida?
The unemployment rate in West Palm Beach, Florida is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.