Palm Beach County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Palm Beach County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 1,577,304 (24th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 94th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (262nd of 3,094), Median Household Income (463rd of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,895th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,072nd of 3,094).

Population
1.6M
24th highest of 3,094
Density
803.1
193rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
5.56%
631st highest of 3,094
Area
1,964
287th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year297
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    5th of 3,050
  2. Adults with Depression (%)16.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 31st of 2,916
  3. Adults with Obesity (%)27.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 94th of 2,916
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)40.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    262nd of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)11.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 255th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 352nd of 2,916
  7. Median Household Income$83,581
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    463rd of 3,093
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    546th of 3,094
  9. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 524th of 2,916
  10. Median Income$83,581
    Poorest Counties
    463rd of 2,000

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year4,009
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3,036th of 3,050
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,916
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 3,025th of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$447,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,895th of 3,092
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)15.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,461st of 2,916
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)26.5
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,072nd of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)37.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,527th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,367th of 2,916
  8. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,186th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)11.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,085th of 3,094
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)17.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 882nd of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (70), weakest Economics (55). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Lee County, FL89% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  2. Seminole County, FL88% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  3. Orange County, FL86% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  4. Broward County, FL86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  5. Brevard County, FL85% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Palm Beach County, FL?
Palm Beach County, FL has a population of 1,577,304, 24th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Palm Beach County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Palm Beach County, FL ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 94th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (262nd of 3,094); Median Household Income (463rd of 3,093).
Where does Palm Beach County, FL rank worst?
Palm Beach County, FL ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,895th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,072nd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Palm Beach County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Palm Beach County, FL on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics