West Palm Beach, Florida Population 2026

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

The population of West Palm Beach, Florida is 119,508 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $69,261, the median home value is $369,800, and the median age is 40.2.

The population has grown 26.7% since 2010 (100,813 → 127,744).

119,508

Population

2218

People / sq mi

$69,261

Median Income

$369,800

Median Home Value

West Palm Beach covers 53.9 sq mi of land at 2218 people per square mile.

About West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach is a city in Florida with a population of 119,508. It ranks #18 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in West Palm Beach is $69,261, below the US median of $74,580. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $369,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,709. The homeownership rate of 50.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in West Palm Beach reflects 37.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.2 minutes each way.

West Palm Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of West Palm Beach city had a population of 100,813 in 2010 and 127,744 in 2024, a 26.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 127,744 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.71%.

127,744

Population (2024)

100,813

Population (2010)

127,744

Peak (2024)

1.71%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	100,813	-	-	estimate
2011	101,498	+685	+0.68%	estimate
2012	102,526	+1,028	+1.01%	estimate
2013	103,420	+894	+0.87%	estimate
2014	104,314	+894	+0.86%	estimate
2015	106,850	+2,536	+2.43%	estimate
2016	108,740	+1,890	+1.77%	estimate
2017	110,328	+1,588	+1.46%	estimate
2018	111,058	+730	+0.66%	estimate
2019	111,955	+897	+0.81%	estimate
2020	117,512	+5,557	+4.96%	estimate
2021	117,924	+412	+0.35%	estimate
2022	122,120	+4,196	+3.56%	estimate
2023	126,017	+3,897	+3.19%	estimate
2024	127,744	+1,727	+1.37%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	44.0%
Black or African American	31.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$69,261

Median Household Income

$44,508

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$369,800

Median Home Value

$1,709

Median Rent

50.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.4%

High School+

37.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

70.9%

Public Transit

12.1%

Work From Home

23.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

33.3%

Foreign Born

69.0%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

11.4%

With Disability

85.2%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	14.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	12.6%
Construction	8.8%
Retail Trade	7.6%
Information	7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.8%
Manufacturing	5.1%
Public Administration	3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.5%

Largest cities in Florida

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Largest counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County (2,685,296)Broward County (1,946,127)Palm Beach County (1,507,453)Hillsborough County (1,489,634)Orange County (1,440,471)

Part of Florida

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Metro areas in Florida

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Palm Beach, Florida has a population of 119,508 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in West Palm Beach, Florida is $69,261, with 11.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Palm Beach, Florida is $369,800, with median monthly rent at $1,709 and a homeownership rate of 50.2%.

The median age in West Palm Beach, Florida is 40.2 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 26.7% since 2010 (100,813 → 127,744).