West Palm Beach, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Palm Beach County · Florida

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for West Palm Beach based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
West Palm Beach
National Avg
Florida Avg
Population: 74Income: 46Home Value: 37Safety: 100Education: 39Median Age: 67Climate: 50Cost of Living: 67

Quick Stats

Population

119,508

2023 ACS

Median Income

$69,261

2023

Median Home Value

$369,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,709

2023

Median Age

40.2

Unemployment

5.4%

Cost of Living Index

134.7

100 = national avg

West Palm Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, with a population of 119,508 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. West Palm Beach is one of the communities in Florida.

The median household income in West Palm Beach is $69,261, and the median home value is $369,800. The cost of living index is 134.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,709 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, and the median age is 40.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

119,508

Male

59,170

49.5%

Female

60,338

50.5%

Median Age

40.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

27.4%

High School or Higher

42.6%

Foreign Born

27.2%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

32.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.617

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

44.0%

Foreign Born

27.2%

White
44.0%
Black
31.5%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
15.7%
Other
6.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

24.6%

29,435 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

75.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,895 (9.8%)
Puerto Rican
3,710 (12.6%)
Cuban
6,617 (22.5%)
Dominican
1,195 (4.1%)
Salvadoran
405 (1.4%)
Guatemalan
6,185 (21.0%)
Colombian
1,621 (5.5%)
Honduran
1,229 (4.2%)
Ecuadorian
1,313 (4.5%)
Peruvian
963 (3.3%)
Other Hispanic
3,305 (11.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
303 (10.3%)
Chinese
622 (21.1%)
Filipino
533 (18.1%)
Vietnamese
200 (6.8%)
Korean
128 (4.3%)
Japanese
35 (1.2%)
Pakistani
217 (7.4%)
Thai
673 (22.8%)
Other Asian
237 (8.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
13 (108.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
171 (102.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

113,289

English Only

69.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

22,387 speakers

Limited English

13.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
22,387 (19.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
6,086 (5.4%)
Other Indo-European
1,767 (1.6%)
Slavic Languages
1,031 (0.9%)
German
904 (0.8%)
Other Languages
883 (0.8%)
Other Asian
782 (0.7%)
Arabic
382 (0.3%)
Tagalog
312 (0.3%)
Chinese
303 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.2%

Limited English Proficiency

13.8%

Spanish
50.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
34.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
35.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
19.0% limited English
German
10.8% limited English
Other Languages
37.3% limited English
Other Asian
66.4% limited English
Arabic
31.4% limited English
Chinese
40.9% limited English
Vietnamese
53.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

4,707

3.9% of population

Disability Rate

23.0%

1,084 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,705

Unemployment Rate

9.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.3%
Vietnam
31.7%
Korea
15.0%
World War II
2.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.1%
35-54
22.4%
55-64
10.5%
65-74
18.1%
75+
44.0%

Male Veterans

4,191

89.0%

Female Veterans

516

11.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,705

Non-Veteran Income

$36,005

Difference

$21,700

60.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,084

Without Disability

3,623

Disability Rate

23.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

69,976

#1 Ancestry

West Indian

10.3% (12,312)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

6.8% (8,141)

#3 Ancestry

German

6.1% (7,278)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
West Indian
10.3%
Irish
6.8%
German
6.1%
English
5.8%
Italian
5.7%
Jamaican
4.5%
American
3.7%
Sub-Saharan African
2.8%
Polish
2.1%
Russian
1.7%
Scottish
1.5%
French
1.4%
European
0.8%
Arab
0.8%
Hungarian
0.5%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Greek
0.4%
Dutch
0.4%
Lithuanian
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

50,518

Family Households

27,546

54.5%

Married Couples

16,016

31.7%

Non-Family Households

22,972

45.5%

Single Mother Households

7,168

14.2%

Single Father Households

4,362

8.6%

Living Alone

18,569

36.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

17,238

In Married Couple

7,563

43.9%

With Single Mother

6,121

35.5%

With Single Father

3,554

20.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$81,917

Married Couple Income

$106,394

Single Mother Income

$51,034

Single Father Income

$65,117

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

2,777

Grandparents Responsible

1,096

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$69,261

-5% vs national

Per Capita Income

$44,508

+20% vs national

Poverty Rate

14.8%

+9% vs national

Gini Index

0.5037

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.4%

+4% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.5%

of households

How West Palm Beach Compares

West Palm Beach vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. West Palm Beach is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.6%
$25-50K
18.6%
$50-75K
17.7%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
17.1%
$150-200K
6.7%
$200K+
9.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

+11% vs FL avg

Labor Force

64,332

Employed

60,760

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

27.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

42.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.2

Work from Home

12.1%

of workers

Top Occupations & Wages

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)

Data represents the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area

Highest-Paying Job

General and Operations Managers

Top Median Wage

$104.1K

per year

Occupations Tracked

20

$25.0K$80.5K$136.0K

Cost of Living

Overall Index

134.7

100 = national avg

+34.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$59,263

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$140,075

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
186.7
Food
102.9
Transportation
105.9
Healthcare
102.4
Utilities
119.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,901

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,254

per month

The median household income in West Palm Beach, FL is $69,261, which is 5.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,508. The poverty rate of 14.8% is higher than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5037, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 64,332. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 134.7, which is 34.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 186.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $59,263 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026

Median Sale Price

$525,000

Median List Price

$499,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$348

Days on Market

119

Active Inventory

1,260

Months of Supply

10.1

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$391,323

ZHVI — January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,247

ZORI — January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

6.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

16.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
6.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
16.6%
Listings with Price Drops
19.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 25.0%List Price ↑ 9.9%Mar 24 → Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

125

New Listings

323

Pending Sales

199

Homes Sold ↓ 31.3%New Listings ↑ 3.2%Pending ↓ 21.0%Mar 24 → Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$348

Median List $/SF

$346

Sale $/SF ↑ 25.2%List $/SF ↑ 14.2%Mar 24 → Jan 26

West Palm Beach vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. West Palm Beach is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$369,800

Median Rent

$1,709

Total Housing Units

60,786

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Owner Occupied

50.2%

Renter Occupied

49.8%

Median Property Tax

$3,389

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,598

Housing Types

Single Family
47.6%
Multi-Family
51.7%
Mobile Home
0.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,389

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.92%

of home value

Median Home Value

$369,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,735

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,389) by the median home value ($369,800). In West Palm Beach, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.92%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in West Palm Beach, FL is $525,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 119 days on the market. 6.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 10.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $348. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,247/month. About 50.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 60,786 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,389. The effective tax rate is 0.92%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.76

per 1,000 residents

+121% vs national

Property Crime Rate

21.38

per 1,000 residents

+24% vs national

Total Crimes

3,431

2024

Violent Clearance

34%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-17.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How West Palm Beach Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

West Palm Beach vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. West Palm Beach is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 34.6%Property ↓ 56.0%2015 → 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

West Palm Beach police solve 45% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent100.0840.0%
RapeViolent750.592.7%
RobberyViolent2011.5921.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4423.5045.0%
BurglaryProperty3893.089.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,27818.0214.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty360.280.0%

West Palm Beach, FL reported 728 violent crimes and 2,703 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 residents is 121.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 34% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,278 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 30.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20247282,7035.7621.38
20238582,8506.9923.23
20229233,0657.8626.11
20218912,3777.8120.84
20208643,8627.6334.10
20198604,2317.6237.51
20179085,2758.3048.19
20169545,5998.8351.81
20159245,0938.8148.54

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

1

Total Injured

0

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
May 13, 2022Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of Arts10targetednan

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.2

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

99.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

59.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

24.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

41

Public Assistance

$602.0M

Individual Assistance

$137.7M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

25 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $670.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Milton →HurricaneOct 2024$7.9M$2.0M
Hurricane Milton →HurricaneOct 2024——
Hurricane Nicole →HurricaneDec 2022$8.3M—
Tropical Storm Nicole →Tropical StormNov 2022——
Hurricane Ian →HurricaneSep 2022$2.2M$2.0M
Tropical Storm Ian →HurricaneSep 2022——
Hurricane Isaias →HurricaneAug 2020$892K—
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalMar 2020$25.2M$4.3M
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Hurricane Dorian →HurricaneOct 2019$8.2M—
Hurricane Dorian →HurricaneAug 2019——
Hurricane Irma →HurricaneSep 2017$112.3M$28.4M
Hurricane Irma →HurricaneSep 2017——
Hurricane Matthew →HurricaneOct 2016$7.0M—
Hurricane Matthew →HurricaneOct 2016——
Hurricane Isaac →HurricaneOct 2012$4.5M—
Tropical Storm Fay →Severe StormAug 2008$8.2M—
Tropical Storm Fay →Severe StormAug 2008——
Hurricane Wilma →HurricaneOct 2005$222.8M$23.9M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation →HurricaneSep 2005——

Showing 20 of 46 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

10,748

Total Claims Paid

$69,836,487

Avg Claim Payout

$6,498

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

129

Federal Funding

$51,872,194

Properties Protected

106

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.83

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind74$21,687,351
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies5$0
601.2: Generators - Regular4$16,022
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures4$798,729
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan4$190,155

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

West Palm Beach has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 41 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (25 declarations). 10,748 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $602,003,631 in public assistance recovery funding. $137,748,717 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 129 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.1%

7.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.1%

7.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.9%

6.3pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.3%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.0%

West Palm Beach has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

St Mary'S Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Mary'S Medical Center2.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center7.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center7.4 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5Yes
Wellington Regional Medical Center10.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Pop. Served

782,548

Violations (5yr)

17

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIES618,7464
WEST PALM BEACH WTP132,00013
PBCWUD - LAKE REGION WTP - SYSTEM 1131,7340
GROVE MHP680

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total CO₂e

1.5M MT

Top Emitter

Palm Beach Renewable Energy Park (PBREP)

1.4M MT CO₂e

Total CO₂e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCO₂e (MT)
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Park (PBREP)
Solid Waste Authority Of Palm Beach County Florida
Waste1,407,156
Dyer Boulevard Landfill (Dyer Park)
Solid Waste Authority Of Palm Beach County Florida
Waste30,623
FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY - W PALM
Energy Transfer Lp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems25,342

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons CO₂e/year.

There are 4 water systems serving the area. 17 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 1.5M metric tons of CO₂e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

70.8%

-10% vs national

Public Transit

2.4%

+167% vs national

Work From Home

12.1%

+30% vs national

Carpool

9.6%

Walk / Bike

2.6%

combined

How West Palm Beach's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

27

2023

6-Year Avg

23

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

13

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

20

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202327270131
20222223073
20211818042
20202124092
20192022560
20182024371

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for West Palm Beach, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.1% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. Public transit is used by 2.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.6% of workers carpool. 1.9% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 27 traffic fatalities from 27 fatal crashes. 13 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.6%

of households

No Internet

8.3%

of households

Total Households

50,518

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.6%
Cellular Data Plan
82.0%
Satellite
5.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.4%
No Internet Access
8.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.5%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.2%

of households

Tablet

59.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.5%
Smartphone
92.9%
Desktop / Laptop
77.2%
Tablet
59.1%
Smartphone Only
12.9%
No Computer
3.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1¢

per kWh

-17% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0¢

per kWh

-19% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.5¢

per kWh

-14% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$156

residential

+10% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

West Palm Beach vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

4

Population Served

782,548

Violations (5yr)

17

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PALM BEACH COUNTY WATER UTILITIESCommunityGround water618,7464
WEST PALM BEACH WTPCommunitySurface water132,00013
PBCWUD - LAKE REGION WTP - SYSTEM 11CommunityGround water31,7340
GROVE MHPCommunityGround water680

87.7% of households in West Palm Beach have broadband internet access. 74.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.3% of households have no internet access. 12.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 782,548 people. A total of 17 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. West Palm Beach is located in Palm Beach County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in West Palm Beach.

Election Overview

Source: Palm Beach County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

372,512

50.0%

GOP Votes

366,836

49.2%

Total Votes

745,697

Margin

D+0.8%

Shift from 2020

R+12.0pp

vs prior election

📊Election Results by Year
2016–2024
📈Partisan Lean Trend
D+0.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024372,512366,836745,69750.0%49.2%D+0.8
2020433,572334,711773,15856.1%43.3%D+12.8
2016371,411270,762657,23556.5%41.2%D+15.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Palm Beach County recorded 745,697 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.0% of the vote compared to 49.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+0.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+12.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Palm Beach County has shifted 14.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

263

Total Assets

$629.0M

Total Income

$336.8M

Per 10K Residents

22.0

nonprofits

-54.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

54

Median Assets

$578K

Oldest Active

1943

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Philanthropy
44
Human Services
39
Education
24
Religion
21
Community Improvement
16
Arts & Culture
12
Youth Development
11
Health Care
10
Mental Health
10
Housing & Shelter
6
Animal-Related
5
Crime & Legal
5
Recreation & Sports
4
International
4
Voluntary Health
3
Medical Research
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Environment
2
Public Safety
2
Civil Rights
2
Public Benefit
2
Unknown
2
Employment
1
Social Science
1
59.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $375.1M of $629.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in West Palm Beach

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
SCAIFE FAMILY FOUNDATION—$104.5M$24.0M1983
HIPPOCRATES HEALTH INSTITUTE INCHuman Services$40.1M$19.4M1990
THE@J S & S MICHAAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$38.2M$17.8M1996
FLORIDA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC—$37.7M$41.9M1976
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INCYouth Development$31.5M$33.7M1970
BRUCE AND CYNTHIA SHERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$26.2M$5.8M2006
THOMAS AND DIANA RYAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$26.0M$2.9M2013
AUDREY AND MARTIN GRUSS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$25.7M$4.2M2009
ORCHARD FARM FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$24.2M$14.6M1999
NEIGHBORHOOD RENAISSANCE INCCommunity Improvement$20.8M$2.7M1994
J IRA AND NICKI HARRIS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$20.8M$6.6M1998
THE CARMEN AND JOE UNANUE FAMILY FOUNDATION A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATPhilanthropy$14.8M$1.3M1995
AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF PALM BEACH- TREASURE COAST INCHuman Services$13.6M$38.9M1990
ROBERT CRAFT IGOR STRAVINSKY FOUNDATION—$13.6M$5.1M1990
NUSSDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$12.6M$642K2000
COLLEGE FOR KIDS INCEducation$12.2M$2.7M2007
FLEMING FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.2M$2.3M2014
ALZHEIMERS COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$8.1M$187K2008
COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOLISM REHABILITATION PROGRAMS INCMental Health$7.2M$3.1M1974
CREDIT CARD MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCHuman Services$6.5M$3.7M1997
WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$6.5M$889K2002
THE BRETT BARAKETT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.4M$384K2005
WILKES-DESMOND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$6.1M$11.5M2000
AMERICA 3 FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$6.1M$160K2001
VITA NOVA FOUNDATION INCHousing & Shelter$6.1M$177K2010
ALZHEIMERS COMMUNITY CARE INCVoluntary Health$5.9M$6.7M1996
VITA NOVA INCHuman Services$5.9M$4.0M1998
BRUCE AND MARSHA MOSKOWITZ FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.6M$480K2002
FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING-PALM BEACH COUNTY CAMPUSEducation$5.6M$5.2M2012
THE@THOMAS AND TRACEY GRAVINA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.4M$2.9M2014
PROMISE FUND OF FLORIDA INCVoluntary Health$5.1M$5.2M2019
DENISE & WILLIAM MEYER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.8M$1.8M2005
L HAROLD AND MARY KIRKELL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION—$3.5M$446K2018
CONNECTIONS EDUCATION CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES INCEducation$3.5M$5.8M2015
ANGARI FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$3.4M$1.3M2016
THE LOURIE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.9M$572K2006
CHILDRENS CASE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION INCEnvironment$2.8M$6.3M1990
MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES INCFood & Agriculture$2.8M$1.6M2010
YWCA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INC—$2.6M$3.2M1943
DELUCIA FAMILY FOUNDATION—$2.2M$1.1M1992
ROY TALMO FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$2.0M$570K2022
HOUSTON FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$1.1M2023
JACQUELINE HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.9M$1.4M2007
PALM BEACH COUNTY SPORTS COMMISSIONYouth Development$1.9M$3.3M1996
COALITION FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS INCMental Health$1.8M$5.6M1990
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES INCCommunity Improvement$1.8M$315K1953
ANIMAL SUPPORT KINDNESS & KINSHIP INCEducation$1.7M$83K2000
PALM BEACH PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRE INCArts & Culture$1.3M$2.6M1992
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF WEST PALM BEACH INCHealth Care$1.3M$877K2009
FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$1.3M$422K2014
View all 263 nonprofits →

West Palm Beach, FL has 263 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $629.0M. The most common category is Philanthropy & Grantmaking, with 44 organizations. 54 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 22.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1943.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

2,032

Total Approved

$872.5M

Jobs Supported

18,060

Per 10K Residents

170.0

SBA loans

+131.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

192

Top Lender

Bank of America, National Association

278 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

1,809

Total Amount

$712.6M

Avg Loan

$393,940

Median Loan

$130,000

SBA Guaranteed

$529.0M(74%)

Jobs Supported

15,992

50411% of all loans

Loans

223

Total Amount

$159.8M

Avg Loan

$716,659

Median Loan

$466,000

7(a) — 89%504 — 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

480

24% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$325.2M

37% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$677,517

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction245 loans
NAICS 23
$80.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance241 loans
NAICS 62
$162.0M
Professional & Technical Services231 loans
NAICS 54
$74.9M
Retail Trade166 loans
NAICS 44
$85.7M
Other Services162 loans
NAICS 81
$76.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Metrolodgingllc3$6.5M
Freedom Adventures Llc6$6.5M
Fun Sweets Llc8$6.4M
C.c. Control Corp2$5.7M
Von Esselborn Inc2$5.4M
Talgood Enterprises Llc2$5.1M
1950 Golden Lakes Blvd Holdco Llc1$5.0M
Ibis Gas Station Llc1$5.0M
Warrior Service Company Llc2$5.0M
All American Shutters and Glass1$5.0M

West Palm Beach, FL has received 2,032 SBA loans totaling $872.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,809 loans (89% of the total), supporting 15,992 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 223 loans totaling $159.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in West Palm Beach is Bank of America, National Association with 278 loans. That works out to 170.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

18

Total Population

583,689

Avg Median Income

$81,751

Avg Home Value

$419,600

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3340131,964$60,942$430,900$1,7745.1
3340313,710$69,050$340,100$1,4263.3
3340430,533$60,225$305,600$1,5077.3
3340519,703$82,945$401,200$1,4324.5
3340626,662$79,696$358,300$1,6778.7
3340734,728$56,606$290,500$1,5519.9
3340818,766$91,390$502,900$1,8856.8
3340932,921$65,206$282,900$1,6336.3
3341036,409$96,059$469,100$2,19311.4
3341175,299$89,329$400,900$1,88734.9
3341215,499$134,818$560,800$1,90259.3
3341317,914$80,527$405,900$2,0167.2
3341553,058$57,199$220,800$1,5977.3
3341736,464$50,077$159,300$1,5336.6
3341842,979$123,405$608,500$2,30445.9
3346036,934$61,702$333,200$1,4114.7
3346149,245$61,218$263,400$1,6157.1
3348010,901$151,121$1,218,500$1,8403.9

West Palm Beach, FL has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 583,689. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $81,751. The average median home value is $419,600. The average median monthly rent is $1,732.

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