Royal Palm Beach, Florida Population 2026

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

The population of Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 39,089 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 108th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $92,382, the median home value is $389,300, and the median age is 41.5.

The population has grown 22.4% since 2010 (34,278 → 41,948).

39,089

Population

3437

People / sq mi

$92,382

Median Income

$389,300

Median Home Value

Royal Palm Beach covers 11.4 sq mi of land at 3437 people per square mile.

About Royal Palm Beach, FL

Royal Palm Beach is a city in Florida with a population of 39,089. It ranks #108 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 41.5, older than the national median. The population is 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

The median household income in Royal Palm Beach is $92,382, above the US median of $74,580. 3.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $389,300, with monthly rent averaging $2,192. The homeownership rate of 80.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Royal Palm Beach reflects 35.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.2 minutes each way.

Royal Palm Beach village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Royal Palm Beach village had a population of 34,278 in 2010 and 41,948 in 2024, a 22.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,948 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.46%.

41,948

Population (2024)

34,278

Population (2010)

41,948

Peak (2024)

1.46%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	34,278	-	-	estimate
2011	34,609	+331	+0.97%	estimate
2012	35,168	+559	+1.62%	estimate
2013	36,420	+1,252	+3.56%	estimate
2014	37,072	+652	+1.79%	estimate
2015	37,701	+629	+1.70%	estimate
2016	38,225	+524	+1.39%	estimate
2017	38,582	+357	+0.93%	estimate
2018	39,935	+1,353	+3.51%	estimate
2019	40,396	+461	+1.15%	estimate
2020	39,515	-881	-2.18%	estimate
2021	39,529	+14	+0.04%	estimate
2022	40,102	+573	+1.45%	estimate
2023	40,625	+523	+1.30%	estimate
2024	41,948	+1,323	+3.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	46.6%
Black or African American	26.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$92,382

Median Household Income

$40,918

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$389,300

Median Home Value

$2,192

Median Rent

80.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.4%

High School+

35.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

78.5%

Public Transit

9.5%

Work From Home

30.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

30.5%

Foreign Born

71.3%

Non-English at Home

4.5%

Veterans

11.3%

With Disability

91.1%

Health Insurance

97.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	25.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.6%
Information	8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.9%
Public Administration	7.5%
Retail Trade	7.1%
Construction	6.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.6%
Manufacturing	5.1%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.5%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

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Part of Florida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Royal Palm Beach, Florida has a population of 39,089 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 108th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is $92,382, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is $389,300, with median monthly rent at $2,192 and a homeownership rate of 80.1%.

The median age in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 41.5 years. The population is 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

The population has grown 22.4% since 2010 (34,278 → 41,948).