Delray Beach, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Delray Beach, Florida is 66,940 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $79,393, the median home value is $386,700, and the median age is 51.8.

The population has grown 15.4% since 2010 (60,801 → 70,140).

66,940

Population

4204

People / sq mi

$79,393

Median Income

$386,700

Median Home Value

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Delray Beach covers 15.9 sq mi of land at 4204 people per square mile.

About Delray Beach, FL

Delray Beach skews on age — the median resident is 51.8, older than the national median. Delray Beach is a city in Florida with a population of 66,940.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $79,393 — near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $386,700, with typical rent around $1,914.

Roughly 41.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 17.2% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Delray Beach — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Delray Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Delray Beach city had a population of 60,801 in 2010 and 70,140 in 2024, a 15.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 70,140 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.

Delray Beach city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

70,140

Population (2024)

60,801

Population (2010)

70,140

Peak (2024)

1.04%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	60,801	-	-	estimate
2011	61,495	+694	+1.14%	estimate
2012	62,267	+772	+1.26%	estimate
2013	64,177	+1,910	+3.07%	estimate
2014	65,004	+827	+1.29%	estimate
2015	66,203	+1,199	+1.84%	estimate
2016	67,546	+1,343	+2.03%	estimate
2017	68,708	+1,162	+1.72%	estimate
2018	69,176	+468	+0.68%	estimate
2019	69,451	+275	+0.40%	estimate
2020	66,815	-2,636	-3.80%	estimate
2021	66,672	-143	-0.21%	estimate
2022	67,587	+915	+1.37%	estimate
2023	68,594	+1,007	+1.49%	estimate
2024	70,140	+1,546	+2.25%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	55.2%
Black or African American	30.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$79,393

Median Household Income

$56,068

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$386,700

Median Home Value

$1,914

Median Rent

65.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.7%

High School+

41.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.8%

Drive Alone

69.7%

Public Transit

17.2%

Work From Home

22.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

44.6%

Foreign Born

70.3%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

13.1%

With Disability

89.9%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	18.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	13.4%
Information	11.2%
Construction	6.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.3%
Manufacturing	3.9%
Retail Trade	3.2%
Public Administration	2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Delray Beach, Florida has a population of 66,940 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Delray Beach, Florida is $79,393, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Delray Beach, Florida is $386,700, with median monthly rent at $1,914 and a homeownership rate of 65.0%.

The median age in Delray Beach, Florida is 51.8 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The population has grown 15.4% since 2010 (60,801 → 70,140).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.