About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Palm Beach population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of West Palm Beach across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of West Palm Beach was 124,130, a 2.42% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, West Palm Beach population was 121,200, an increase of 2.79% compared to a population of 117,915 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Palm Beach increased by 41,540. In this period, the peak population was 124,130 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the West Palm Beach is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in West Palm Beach population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Palm Beach Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in West Palm Beach. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of West Palm Beach population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 43.98% of the total residents in West Palm Beach. Notably, the median household income for White households is $80,185. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $101,639. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in West Palm Beach, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in West Palm Beach.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Palm Beach median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) (MIMPOP) from 2000 to 2024 about Miami, residents, FL, population, and USA.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for West Palm Beach city, Florida. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the West Palm Beach population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for West Palm Beach. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Palm Beach by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in West Palm Beach.

Key observations

The largest age group in West Palm Beach, FL was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 9,141 (7.65%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in West Palm Beach, FL was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 3,045 (2.55%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the West Palm Beach is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of West Palm Beach total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Palm Beach Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of West Palm Beach by race. It includes the population of West Palm Beach across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of West Palm Beach across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of West Palm Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 43.98% are white, 31.53% are Black or African American, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.47% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.16% are some other race and 15.71% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the West Palm Beach
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the West Palm Beach is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of West Palm Beach total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Palm Beach Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) (LAUMT123310000000003A) from 1990 to 2024 about Miami, FL, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) (LAUMT123310000000005) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Miami, FL, household survey, employment, persons, and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the West Palm Beach, FL population pyramid, which represents the West Palm Beach population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Palm Beach, FL, is 22.3.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for West Palm Beach, FL, is 31.2.
• Total dependency ratio for West Palm Beach, FL is 53.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for West Palm Beach, FL is 3.2.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the West Palm Beach population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the West Palm Beach for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the West Palm Beach for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the West Palm Beach for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Palm Beach Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL - Resident Population in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) was 6457.98800 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL - Resident Population in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) reached a record high of 6457.98800 in January of 2024 and a record low of 5025.80600 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL - Resident Population in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in West Palm Beach. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in West Palm Beach. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in West Palm Beach, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $76,541, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $73,697. Meanwhile householders within the under 25 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $56,898. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $55,623.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Palm Beach median household income by age. You can refer the same here

This dataset tracks annual hispanic student percentage from 2013 to 2023 for Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach vs. Florida and Palm Beach School District

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) (LAUMT123310000000004) from Jan 1990 to Apr 2025 about Miami, FL, household survey, unemployment, persons, and USA.

This dataset tracks annual distribution of students across grade levels in Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach

This dataset tracks annual black student percentage from 2013 to 2023 for Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach vs. Florida and Palm Beach School District

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (MSA) (LAUMT123310000000006A) from 1990 to 2024 about Miami, civilian, labor force, FL, labor, household survey, and USA.

West Palm Beach. name, office head of government, Mayor, image, Area, date founded, Elevation, Country, administrative division, continent, latitude, waterbody, longitude, Website, population, Demonym

Purpose: To be able to identify the demographic statistics for each WPB Census tract and to compare each tract to WPB as a whole. Intended Use: The feature layer was created to be used in the WPB Census Tract webmap which is used in the WPB Census Tract Dashboard on AGOL.Department: Housing and Community Development Data Source: ESRI Living Atlas feature layer USA 2020 Census Race and Ethnicity Characteristics.How was the data modified: This layer was originally from ESRI Living Atlas, Titled USA 2020 Census Race and Ethnicity Characteristics. The layer was filtered to only show Census Tracts within the WPB Boundary. A field has also been added with a hyper link for additional Census data comparing the Census Tract demographic statistics to WPB as a whole.Update Frequency: Updates are made per Housing and Community Development request.

Purpose: The neighborhood’s polygon features service contains the Neighborhood Associations within the city of west palm beach. Neighborhood Associations are self-administered, they are not mandated by the city. Each Neighborhood association has their own bylaws including whether to have a president, regularly scheduled meetings, and events.Intended Use: Currently used in the WPB Neighborhood web map/application. Map will be utilized by all departments that require community outreach.Department: Mayor's Office Community BuildingData Source: Referenced data published from feature class on SDE Mayors Office datasetHow was the Data Manipulated: Originally, Neighborhood boundaries were defined by residents working with Jose Tagle over Mayor's Neighborhood meetings. The boundaries data was given to GIS and entered to the database by members of the GIS team. After boundary data was entered to GIS, digital and printed maps were past on to the Neighborhood Services Coordinator in the Mayors Office and the president's of the different associations for approval. Necessary corrections in geometry and attribute data were made based on their feedback. An attribute expression was added to the pop up for viewing of signed maps and demographic cards.How the Data is Modified: Necessary corrections in attribute data: Workflow will come out of the Mayor's Office with the assistance from the Housing/Civic Engagement, and Commissioners Office/Commission Aides. Changes to Neighborhood boundary limits (geometry of any of the neighborhood polygons) will be brought to the attention of Sybille Welter, and updated by the GIS team. Update Frequency: Workflow will occur monthly to ensure is up to date.

This dataset tracks annual asian student percentage from 2013 to 2023 for Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach vs. Florida and Palm Beach School District