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Palm Beach County, FL Population by Age

The median age in Palm Beach County, FL is 45.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.80% were under the age of 15, 16.62% aged 15 to 29, 43.81% aged 30 to 64, 19.86% aged 65 to 84, and 3.92% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Palm Beach County, FL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Palm Beach County's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 74,632 5.04%
5 to 9 years 76,577 5.17%
10 to 14 years 82,833 5.59%
15 to 19 years 82,363 5.56%
20 to 24 years 77,801 5.25%
25 to 29 years 85,974 5.8%
30 to 34 years 88,074 5.95%
35 to 39 years 87,596 5.91%
40 to 44 years 85,165 5.75%
45 to 49 years 91,671 6.19%
50 to 54 years 96,581 6.52%
55 to 59 years 101,588 6.86%
60 to 64 years 98,281 6.64%
65 to 69 years 92,598 6.25%
70 to 74 years 82,672 5.58%
75 to 79 years 70,816 4.78%
80 to 84 years 48,014 3.24%
85 years and over 57,997 3.92%
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Palm Beach County, FL population by age group

Key stats
394,206
Population under 25 years
346,809
Population aged 25-44
388,121
Population aged 45-64
352,097
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Palm Beach County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Palm Beach County, FL population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 101,588 (6.86% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Palm Beach County, FL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 101,588 (6.86%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Palm Beach County, FL was the 80-84 years with a population of 48,014 (3.24%).

Palm Beach County, FL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Palm Beach County, FL's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Palm Beach County's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Palm Beach County, FL population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 844,627 (57.02% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 284,509 19.21%
18 to 64 years 844,627 57.02%
85 years and over 352,097 23.77%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Palm Beach County's population under 18 was 19.21%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Palm Beach County's working population (between 18 and 64) was 57.02%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Palm Beach County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 23.77% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Palm Beach County, FL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Palm Beach County, FL is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Palm Beach County's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palm Beach County, FL, is 26.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palm Beach County, FL, is 39.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Palm Beach County, FL is 65.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Palm Beach County, FL is 2.5.
The graph shows Palm Beach County's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Palm Beach County, FL population pyramid i.e. Palm Beach County population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Palm Beach County, FL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 38,041 36,591 74,632
5 to 9 years 40,466 36,111 76,577
10 to 14 years 40,712 42,121 82,833
15 to 19 years 42,164 40,199 82,363
20 to 24 years 39,519 38,282 77,801
25 to 29 years 43,654 42,320 85,974
30 to 34 years 44,688 43,386 88,074
35 to 39 years 45,177 42,419 87,596
40 to 44 years 41,236 43,929 85,165
45 to 49 years 45,308 46,363 91,671
50 to 54 years 47,375 49,206 96,581
55 to 59 years 49,743 51,845 101,588
60 to 64 years 46,632 51,649 98,281
65 to 69 years 42,447 50,151 92,598
70 to 74 years 37,396 45,276 82,672
75 to 79 years 32,292 38,524 70,816
80 to 84 years 21,512 26,502 48,014
85 years and over 23,683 34,314 57,997
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Things to know

What is the population of Palm Beach County, FL under 18?

Palm Beach County's population under the age of 18 is 284,509, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 19.21% of the total resident population of Palm Beach County, FL.

What is the aging population in Palm Beach County, FL?

Palm Beach County's population aged 65 years and above was 352,097. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 23.77% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Palm Beach County, FL Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Palm Beach County age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Palm Beach County population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Palm Beach County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Palm Beach County by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Palm Beach County.

Key observations

The largest age group in Palm Beach County, FL was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 101,588 (6.86%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Palm Beach County, FL was the 80-84 years with a population of 48,014 (3.24%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Palm Beach County population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Palm Beach County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Palm Beach County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Palm Beach County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Palm Beach County, FL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Palm Beach County - Population and Percentage Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Palm Beach County population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Palm Beach County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Palm Beach County population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Palm Beach County population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Palm Beach County is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Palm Beach County is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Palm Beach County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Palm Beach County, FL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Palm Beach County, FL population pyramid, which represents the Palm Beach County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palm Beach County, FL, is 26.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Palm Beach County, FL, is 39.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Palm Beach County, FL is 65.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Palm Beach County, FL is 2.5.

Palm Beach County population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Palm Beach County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Palm Beach County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Palm Beach County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Palm Beach County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Palm Beach County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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