Palm Beach County, Florida
Palm Beach County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Palm Beach County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,320,134 and a population density of 214 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,507,600 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Palm Beach. The county was created 115 years ago in 1909.

Quick Facts about Palm Beach County
Population : | 1,507,600 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Florida (United States) |
Twitter username : | pbcgov |
Area : | 6181 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 17.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 82.7% |
Named for : | Palm Beach |
Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
Capital : | West Palm Beach |
Establishment : | April 04, 1909 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 12:21:31 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 12.43% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Palm Beach County is located at 26°38'51"N 80°26'11"W (26.6475700, -80.4365100). It has 4 neighbors: Broward County, Glades County, Hendry County and Okeechobee County.
Palm Beach County map
The largest city of Palm Beach County is West Palm Beach with a population of 112,782. Other cities include, Boca Raton population 99,893, Boynton Beach population 80,108, Delray Beach population 69,577 and Palm Beach Gardens population 58,210. See all Palm Beach County cities & populated places.
Palm Beach County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Palm Beach County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
West Palm Beach | 112,782 | The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Boca Raton | 99,893 | A city in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Boynton Beach | 80,108 | A city in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Delray Beach | 69,577 | The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Jupiter | 65,834 | Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida |
Wellington | 65,454 | Village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
Palm Beach Gardens | 58,210 | A city in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Royal Palm Beach | 40,851 | A city in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
Lake Worth | 38,701 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
Riviera Beach | 35,658 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
Greenacres City | 32,963 | City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
Boca Del Mar | 24,244 | Census-designated place in Florida, United States |
Lake Worth Corridor | 20,635 | Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida |
Belle Glade | 20,083 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
North Palm Beach | 13,108 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America |
Lantana | 12,556 | Town in Palm Beach County, Florida |
- Official Website
Official website of Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County has 4 neighbours.
- Broward County county in Florida, United States
- Glades County county in Florida, United States of America
- Hendry County county in Florida, United States of America
- Okeechobee County county in Florida, United States
- West Palm Beach
Demographics
The population of Palm Beach County increased by 12.43% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 1,320,134 | - | census |
2011 | 1,336,760 | 1.24% | estimation process |
2012 | 1,354,936 | 1.34% | estimation process |
2013 | 1,376,462 | 1.56% | estimation process |
2014 | 1,398,656 | 1.59% | estimation process |
2015 | 1,424,256 | 1.8% | estimation process |
2016 | 1,450,890 | 1.84% | estimation process |
2017 | 1,470,344 | 1.32% | estimation process |
2018 | 1,482,876 | 0.85% | estimation process |
2019 | 1,496,770 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2020 | 1,507,600 | 0.72% | estimation process |
People born in Palm Beach County (3)
People born in Palm Beach County, including actor Billy Unger, chef Stephen Asprinio, Florida State Representative Dave Kerner, .
List
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Manatee County | 411,219 | County in Florida, United States |