Demographics
Palm Beach County stretches across 2,578 square miles, including lakes and waterways, making it larger than both Delaware and Rhode Island. With an average temperature of 75 degrees, visitors and residents alike are attracted to gorgeous weather and a balanced economy, where the per capita personal income was $55,311 in 2006, far above the state's average of $36,720.
There is no end to the amenities available throughout Palm Beach County. Home to 47 miles of white-sand beaches, over 2,000 restaurants, world-renowned shopping and a dynamic art and cultural scene, plus a never-ending array of attractions, our area is an ideal destination to visit and call home.
NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AREA* DEMOGRAPHICS (2008)
* Includes zip codes: 33403, 33404, 33407, 33408, 33410, 33412, 33418, 33419, 33420, 33458, 33468, 33469, 33477 and 33478
Gender
Age
| 18-44 |
41% |
| 45-64 |
34% |
| 65+ |
25% |
Employment
| College Educated |
57% |
| Employed |
58% |
| Retired |
25% |
Household Income
| Less than $35,000 |
19% |
| $35,000-$74,999 |
36% |
| $75,000+ |
45% |
Residency
Source: 2008 Scarborough Research, Release 1
| Homeowner |
76% |
| Year-round |
95% |
| Seasonal |
5% |
NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY
Population By Age (2000)
Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach, Tequesta
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| 1 - 24 |
37,306 |
| 25 - 44 |
36,518 |
| 45 - 64 |
35,075 |
| 65+ years |
27,611 |
| Total |
136,510 |
PALM BEACH COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS
Employment Status (2007)
| Labor Force |
639,916 |
| Employment |
612,389 |
| Unemployment |
27,527 |
Population Profile (2007)
Source: Enterprise Florida
| 1980 |
576,758 |
| 1990 |
863,503 |
| 2007 |
1,266,451 |
| 2015 - (Projection) |
1,556,078 |
| 2030 - (Projection) |
1,912,380 |
Homeownership (2006)
| Own |
75% |
| Rent |
25% |
| Total Housing Units |
631,146 |
Population by Age (2006)
| 1-14 Years |
222,952 |
| 15-24 Years |
145,238 |
| 25-44 Years |
318,503 |
| 45-64 Years |
315,955 |
| 65+ Years |
271,365 |
| Total |
1,274,013 |
Employment by Leading Industry Sector (2006)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006 American Community Survey
| Education, health and social services |
106,923 |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services |
77,075 |
| Retail trade |
74,347 |
| Construction |
64,277 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services |
61,851 |
| Finance, insurance, real estate and rental and leasing |
58,981 |
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