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Tequesta, FL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

6,193
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

52
years ∙ half population younger than 52, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
32.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

9.2%
foreign-born population
90.8%Native
9.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Tequesta is a village within Palm Beach County, Florida, United States.
Location
Village in Palm Beach County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC26.964872° N, 80.113241° W
DMS26° 57′ 53.54″ N, 80° 06′ 47.67″ W

Population Density & area

3,384/sq mi (1,307/km²)
Total Area
2.25 sq mi (5.84 km²)
Land Area
1.83 sq mi (4.74 km²) · 81.2%
Water Area
0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) · 18.8%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

45.7% male
Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%
males per 100 females
Tequesta 84.3
Palm Beach County 95.3
Florida 96.6

Nativity

9.2%
foreign-born population
90.8%Native
9.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Tequesta 9.2%
Palm Beach County 27.7%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

52
years ∙ half population younger than 52, half older
Tequesta
52
Palm Beach County
45.3
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
90
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Tequesta 90
Palm Beach County 77.6
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 16.3% 18.8% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 52.6% 56.4% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 31.1% 24.8% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 90 77.6 69.1
Child dependency ratio 31 33.5 33
Old-age dependency ratio 59 44.1 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
81.4%
Black
2.5%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
8.2%
Other
6.3%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
32.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Tequesta 32.7%
Palm Beach County 65.9%
Florida 64.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Tequesta population
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 8.2% 24.4% 27.4%
Mexican 0.6% 3.5% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 0.8% 3.3% 5.6%
Cuban 1.1% 4.5% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 5.7% 13.1% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 91.8% 75.6% 72.6%
One race 86.5% 71.5% 68.8%
White 81.4% 49.6% 50.4%
Black or African American 2.5% 18.1% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 1.6% 2.8% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.4% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.3% 4.1% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

56.7% family
Family 56.7%
Non family 43.3%
% family households
Tequesta 56.7%
Palm Beach County 62.9%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

2.17
persons per household
Tequesta
2.17
Palm Beach County
2.49
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Tequesta population
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total households 2,795 605,430 8,752,810
Average houshold size 2.17 2.49 2.51
Family households 1,584 380,741 5,652,059
Average family size 2.79 3.12 3.08
Married couple family 1,317 278,057 4,086,171
Other families 267 102,684 1,565,888
Male householder 64 30,915 454,845
Female householder 203 71,769 1,111,043
Non-family households 1,211 224,689 3,100,751
One-person households 995 182,799 2,473,731
Male householder 412 74,773 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 102 32,773 401,750
Female householder 583 108,026 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 422 69,197 755,340
Other living arrangements 216 41,890 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

3,424
housing units
Tequesta 3,424
Palm Beach County 719,463
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

81.6% occupied
Occupied 81.6%
Vacant 18.4%
vacancy rate
Tequesta 18.4%
Palm Beach County 15.8%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

54.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
54.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
45.1%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1975
Half of houses were built before 1975, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
32.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
53.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13.8%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5 5 5.2
1–3 rooms 11.3% 15% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 66.2% 62.8% 59.3%
7+ rooms 22.4% 22.1% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.6% 2.3%
1 bedroom 4.7% 10.8% 10%
2 bedrooms 38.3% 37.1% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 42.9% 34.4% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 14.1% 16.2% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1975 1987 1989
Total housing units 3,424 719,463 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

80.2% owners
Renter-occupied 19.8%
Owner-occupied 80.2%
homeownership rate
Tequesta 80.2%
Palm Beach County 70.1%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

2.21
Owner-occupied
2.03
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Tequesta 2.21
Palm Beach County 2.48
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total occupied units 2,795 605,430 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 24.3% 25.9% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 41.4% 43.9% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 12% 16.7% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 22.3% 13.5% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.5% 96.7% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0.5% 2.3% 2.2%
1.51 or more 0% 1% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2% 6% 6%
1 vehicle 46.5% 40.8% 38.9%
2 vehicles 34.7% 37.6% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 16.7% 15.5% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 1.7% 4.5% 6.3%
Electricity 97.7% 91.5% 90.4%
Solar 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.2% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
No fuel used 0.4% 3.5% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.7% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0% 0.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$572,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Tequesta
$572,800
Palm Beach County
$447,300
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

42.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
42.3%
Owners without a mortgage
19.6%
Renters
72.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Property value
Median Value $572,800 $447,300 $359,000
Under $100,000 2% 6.8% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 4.9% 8.4% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 8% 12.3% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 28.7% 30.5% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 35.4% 30.1% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 21.1% 11.9% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 60.9% 52.4% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 39.1% 47.6% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,494 $2,383 $1,959
Without a mortgage $1,091 $951 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,852 $1,916 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

51.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Tequesta 51.7%
Palm Beach County 40.5%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.9%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Tequesta 3.9%
Palm Beach County 10.8%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

812
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
8.7%
K–12
74.9%
College / Undergraduate
12.8%
Graduate / Professional
3.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

38%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Tequesta
38%
Palm Beach County
41.5%
Florida
41.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 812 319,863 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 8.7% 6.4% 5.9%
K–12 74.9% 66.5% 66.3%
Kindergarten 4.2% 5.2% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 18.5% 18.9% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 26.6% 20.7% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 25.6% 21.7% 21.2%
College or graduate school 16.4% 27.1% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 12.8% 21.6% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 3.6% 5.6% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 38% 41.5% 41.6%
School type
Public school 65.6% 77.6% 79.3%
Private school 34.4% 22.4% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

4,897
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
3%
HS graduate
19.6%
Some college no degree
18%
Associates degree
6.8%
Bachelors degree
35.2%
Graduate or professional degree
16.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
39.1% · 60.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
1.3% · 98.7%
HS graduate
54.2% · 45.8%
Some college no degree
33.8% · 66.2%
Associates degree
51.4% · 48.6%
Bachelors degree
42.7% · 57.3%
Graduate or professional degree
49.1% · 50.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Population (25+) 4,897 1,131,157 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 0.9% 5.7% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 3% 5.1% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 19.6% 22.6% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 18% 17% 18.5%
Associate's degree 6.8% 9% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 51.7% 40.5% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 35.2% 24.6% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 16.4% 16% 12.9%
High School or higher 96% 89.2% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$75,895
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$45,714
Some college or associates
$39,457
Bachelors degree
$83,529
Graduate or professional degree
$112,344

Poverty Rate

3.8%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
24.6%
HS graduate
8.9%
Some college or associates
12.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
3.8%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $75,895 $49,061 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $— $29,744 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $45,714 $36,387 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $39,457 $45,137 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $83,529 $64,035 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $112,344 $84,394 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 24.6% 22.1% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8.9% 12.5% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 12.8% 9.2% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.8% 5.9% 5.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

5,294
residents 16 years and over
Tequesta 5,294
Palm Beach County 1,278,560
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
52.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Tequesta 52.3%
Palm Beach County 56.3%
Florida 56.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41.2
years ∙ half are younger than 41.2, half older
Tequesta
41.2
Palm Beach County
41.9
Florida
40.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

50.4% male
Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Tequesta 49.6
Palm Beach County 47
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Tequesta
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total labor force 2,957 762,389 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.2% 3.3% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 4.3% 8.2% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 11.7% 9.1% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 13.8% 10.4% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 16.8% 20.3% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 18.9% 20.3% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 11% 10.3% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 11.1% 8.6% 8%
65 to 74 years 7.9% 7.4% 6%
75 years and over 1.4% 2.1% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 50.4% 53% 52.5%
Female 49.6% 47% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

55.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Tequesta
55.9%
Palm Beach County
59.6%
Florida
59.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

63.9%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
49.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Tequesta 49.5%
Palm Beach County 54.3%
Florida 55.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Tequesta
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 52.2% 38% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 58.1% 77.7% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 85.2% 82.9% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 85% 85.6% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 87.7% 84.5% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 96% 83.6% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 75.8% 76.4% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 64.3% 63.7% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 31.1% 30.6% 25.2%
75 years and over 3.6% 8% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 63.9% 65.4% 64.4%
Female 49.5% 54.3% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 55.4% 52.7% 55.5%
Black or African American 35.7% 68.4% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 57.1% 63.1%
Asian 21.2% 65% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 61.8% 63.9%
Some Other Race 87% 70.6% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 69.6% 68.8% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 69.5% 69.9% 67.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.2%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Tequesta
6.2%
Palm Beach County
5.5%
Florida
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

8.4%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Tequesta 8.4%
Palm Beach County 5%
Florida 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Tequesta
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 17.6% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 11.1% 10.4% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 8.4% 6.7% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 0% 5.5% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 4.9% 4.2% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 8.2% 4.2% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 6.2% 3.6% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 12.2% 3.7% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 3.9% 4.2% 3.7%
75 years and over 0% 6.1% 4%
By gender
Male 8.4% 5% 4.8%
Female 4% 5.9% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.7% 4.6% 4.2%
Black or African American 43.9% 8% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 5% 6%
Asian 0% 4.7% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 6.3%
Some Other Race 0% 5.6% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4.2% 5% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3% 5.2% 4.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

2,767
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Tequesta 2,767
Palm Beach County 720,316
Florida 10,484,998
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Tequesta 74%
Palm Beach County 71%
Florida 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Tequesta, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 15.1%
Professional and technical services 15%
Educational services 9.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Professional and technical services employs the most men — 17.7% of 1,359 employed male workers
Female
Manufacturing employs the most women — 22.9% of 1,408 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Tequesta
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total employed population 2,767 720,316 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.4% 0.8% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0.5% 0% 0.1%
Construction 2.4% 8.4% 8.2%
Manufacturing 15.1% 4.4% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 7.3% 2.3% 2.3%
Retail trade 7.2% 11.7% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.2% 4.3% 5.6%
Utilities 1.7% 1.2% 0.8%
Information 0.7% 1.5% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 9.5% 5.1% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 4.2% 3.3% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 15% 9.3% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.8% 7% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 9.8% 6.8% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 4.7% 13.9% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 4% 3.6% 3%
Accommodation and food services 2.7% 7.2% 8%
Other services 4.9% 5.6% 5%
Government 5.1% 3.4% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

72% Private
Government 12.5%
Private Employment 72%
Self Employed 15.5%
Private employment (%)
Tequesta 72%
Palm Beach County 74.2%
Florida 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

15.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 9.2%
Unincorporated business 6.3%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Tequesta
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Private wage & salary 72% 74.2% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 61.7% 68.4% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 10.3% 5.8% 6.8%
Self-employed 15.5% 15.8% 13%
Incorporated business 9.2% 8.5% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 6.3% 7.1% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 12.5% 10% 11.7%
Local government 11.2% 6.6% 6.7%
State government 0% 1.9% 2.8%
Federal government 1.3% 1.5% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

39% WFH
Work from home 39%
Commute to work 61%
Working from home (%)
Tequesta 39%
Palm Beach County 15.4%
Florida 15.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

28.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Tequesta 28.6
Palm Beach County 26.5
Florida 28
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Tequesta
Employed residents 16+.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total employed population 2,767 720,316 10,484,998
Worked from home 39% 15.4% 15.7%
Drove Alone 53.8% 69.5% 70.2%
Carpooled 4.2% 9.9% 9.2%
Public transportation 0.3% 1.5% 1.2%
Walked 1.2% 1.2% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.5% 2.6% 2.4%
Commuting population 1,676 595,132 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 28.6 26.5 28
Less than 5 minutes 1.8% 1.8% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 22.7% 19.6% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 34.2% 39.6% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 23.9% 24% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 9.9% 7.7% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 2.2% 5.3% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 5.3% 2.1% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$91,951
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Tequesta $91,951
Palm Beach County $58,309
Florida $53,777
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

87 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Tequesta 87¢
Palm Beach County 85¢
Florida 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Tequesta, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$191,823
Workers in Utilities report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Utilities $191,823
Government $125,372
Wholesale trade $121,689
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying industry earnings gender-wise for Tequesta the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $93,694 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $136,250, compared to $81,538 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Tequesta
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Median Earnings $91,951 $58,309 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $50,931 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $121,050 $79,425
Construction $101,458 $51,256 $51,244
Manufacturing $77,263 $75,618 $61,500
Wholesale trade $121,689 $63,926 $60,245
Retail trade $80,795 $43,893 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $54,625 $51,693
Utilities $191,823 $88,388 $74,932
Information $— $71,712 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $105,268 $91,227 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $88,750 $66,188 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $93,976 $91,079 $83,266
Corporate management $— $99,293 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $— $41,815 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $59,826 $57,117 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $85,833 $56,299 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $72,250 $50,660 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $116,250 $37,204 $36,202
Other services $53,750 $42,990 $42,865
Government $125,372 $76,847 $65,233
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$104,018
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $104,018
Private company $100,855
Nonprofit organization $86,375
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $137,721, compared to $93,694 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $117,674, compared to $81,538 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Tequesta
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $100,855 $55,714 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $86,375 $60,485 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $104,018 $77,037 $63,728
Unincorporated business $54,213 $46,376 $41,003
Government
Local government $59,578 $62,635 $56,571
State government $— $61,059 $54,847
Federal government $— $78,037 $76,583
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Tequesta, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$250,001
Workers in Arts, design and media occupation report the highest median earnings
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation for Tequesta the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Arts, design and media $250,001
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $193,854
Management $176,842
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Tequesta the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $93,694 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $205,690 versus $81,538 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Tequesta
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $91,951 $58,309 $53,777
Management and business
Management $176,842 $95,835 $84,926
Business and finance $92,466 $86,747 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $90,586 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $93,916 $95,594 $92,646
Sciences $— $70,144 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $59,576 $53,613
Legal $— $107,350 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $58,997 $56,881 $53,827
Arts, design and media $250,001 $62,385 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $193,854 $101,124 $87,559
Health technicians $— $52,031 $50,015
Healthcare support $— $37,058 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $82,404 $52,021 $49,390
Law enforcement $— $103,197 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $32,665 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $— $32,312 $32,199
Personal care and service $35,446 $37,054 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $104,750 $62,012 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $67,763 $46,793 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $37,367 $32,891
Construction and extraction $— $44,338 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $54,632 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $36,284 $42,664 $42,774
Transportation $— $46,866 $47,661
Material moving $— $35,328 $34,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$98,271
Median household income in Tequesta
Median household income (USD)
Tequesta
$98,271
Palm Beach County
$83,581
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Tequesta, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$72,785
Per capita income in Tequesta
Per capita income (USD)
Tequesta
$72,785
Palm Beach County
$52,359
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Tequesta, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$158,451
Average household income in Tequesta
Avg household income (USD)
Tequesta
$158,451
Palm Beach County
$128,577
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Tequesta, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$158,451
Mean household income
$98,271
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Tequesta $60,180
Palm Beach County $44,996
Florida $31,399
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Tequesta
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Tequesta and peer geographies.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total households 2,795 605,430 8,752,810
Median household income $98,271 $83,581 $74,568
Mean household income $158,451 $128,577 $105,967
Mean-median gap $60,180 $44,996 $31,399
Family households 1,584 380,741 5,652,059
Median family income $121,176 $102,287 $89,891
Mean family income $209,374 $151,972 $123,165
Mean-median gap $88,198 $49,685 $33,274
Non-family households 1,211 224,689 3,100,751
Median non-family income $60,280 $51,856 $46,706
Mean non-family income $91,335 $83,863 $69,144
Mean-median gap $31,055 $32,007 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $72,785 $52,359 $42,609
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

63.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Tequesta
63.8%
Palm Beach County
71.5%
Florida
73.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
43.4% of households (1,212) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $27,858
SSI (disability)
0.9% of households (26) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,015
Cash Assistance
1.3% of households (36) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,015
SNAP / Food Stamps
2.7% of households (75) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Tequesta
Share of households receiving each income type
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total households 2,795 605,430 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 64% 72% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 43% 40% 37%
Average social security income $27,858 $26,694 $24,828
Retirement income 33% 26% 26%
Average retirement income $33,626 $42,122 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 1% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $11,015 $11,268 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 3% 10% 13%
Cash assistance 1% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$121,176
Family households earn $121,176, compared to $60,280 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$98,271
Family households
$121,176
Nonfamily households
$60,280
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$127,436
Married-couple families earn $127,436, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$121,176
Married-couple families
$127,436
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Tequesta
Median household and family income by household size in Tequesta, compared with peer geographies.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Total households 2,795 605,430 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $34,716 $44,232 $39,848
2-person $113,869 $96,083 $82,761
3-person $126,265 $106,075 $95,427
4-person $115,865 $119,475 $108,289
5-person $250,001 $112,702 $106,553
6-person $— $114,399 $111,769
7-person or more $— $118,508 $114,313
Total families 1,584 380,741 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $90,529 $94,304 $80,311
3-person $126,677 $102,845 $92,146
4-person $115,865 $118,250 $108,122
5-person $250,001 $110,626 $106,408
6-person $— $109,978 $109,058
7-person or more $— $123,805 $110,800
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

59.42%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.26%
of all household income
Top 20%
59.42%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost three-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.26% — meaning the top 20% hold 26 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$933,501
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
9.08%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
29.45%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $933,501 and hold 29.45% of all household income — several times the share of the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 9.08%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
27.5%
$50K - $100K
24.3%
$100K - $150K
20.5%
$150K - $200K
5.8%
Over $200K
21.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

48.2%
of all households, 1,347 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Tequesta 48.2%
Palm Beach County 42.1%
Florida 36.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Tequesta
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Tequesta, compared with peer geographies.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Median household income $98,271 $83,581 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.9% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 2.6% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 6.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 6.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.3% 9.9% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.4% 15.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.9% 12.4% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.5% 17.3% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 9.1% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 21.9% 15.7% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 24.2% 20.3% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 41.9% 45.3% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 48.2% 42.1% 36.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.56
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Tequesta 0.56
Palm Beach County 0.52
Florida 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$470,848
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Tequesta
$470,848
Palm Beach County
$357,356
Florida
$275,903
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Tequesta
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $31,607 $34,350 $31,856
Lower 20% $69,513 $65,728 $59,310
Middle 20% $120,500 $104,821 $92,767
Upper 20% $220,817 $172,308 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $17,732 $17,988 $16,635
Lower 20% $54,017 $49,623 $45,334
Middle 20% $97,663 $84,106 $75,031
Upper 20% $151,996 $133,811 $116,930
Top 20% $470,848 $357,356 $275,903
Top 5% $933,501 $703,113 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.26% 2.8% 3.14%
Lower 20% 6.82% 7.72% 8.56%
Middle 20% 12.32% 13.08% 14.16%
Upper 20% 19.18% 20.81% 22.07%
Top 20% 59.42% 55.58% 52.07%
Top 5% 29.45% 27.34% 24.3%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Tequesta due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 2,440 White households (87.3% of all households), the median household income is $97,637.
Black
Among the 29 Black or African American households (1% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Tequesta
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Palm Beach County and Florida.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
All Residents $98,271 $83,581 $74,568
White $97,637 $92,102 $80,213
Black or African American $— $65,775 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $60,147 $67,552
Asian $— $95,922 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $86,058 $86,827
Some Other Race $— $66,443 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $115,769 $82,939 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $96,346 $76,091 $70,097
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

7.7%
7.7% of residents, or 470 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Tequesta
7.7%
Palm Beach County
11.3%
Florida
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0.8%
0.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 17 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Tequesta
0.8%
Palm Beach County
2.2%
Florida
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

3.2%
3.2% of children under 18, or 32 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Tequesta
3.2%
Palm Beach County
15.4%
Florida
16.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

8.2%
8.2% of adults aged 65 and older, or 152 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Tequesta
8.2%
Palm Beach County
10.8%
Florida
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
Overall poverty rate 7.7% 11.3% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 3.2% 15.4% 16.5%
Under 5 years 5% 15.7% 18%
5 to 17 years 2.2% 15.2% 16%
18 to 64 years 8.8% 10.2% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 15.6% 12.3% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 5% 9.2% 10.4%
65 years and over 8.2% 10.8% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 4.7% 10% 11.5%
Female 10.2% 12.6% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0.8% 2.2% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 11.3% 13% 14.9%
Did not work 14.2% 17.9% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

8.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
8.6%
Family
1.8%
Nonfamily
17.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

1.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
1.8%
Married-couple
2.2%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Tequesta
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 1.8% 7.8% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 20.3% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 3.8% 11.7% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 6.2% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 2.1% 5.9% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.5% 16.8% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 37.3% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 12.7% 9.7% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 16.8% 16.9% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 20.5% 18.3% 21.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
5.6% of White residents, or 283 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
76.7% of Black or African American residents, or 122 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Tequesta
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Tequesta and peer geographies.
Tequesta Palm Beach County Florida
All Residents 7.7% 11.3% 12.6%
White 5.6% 8.1% 10%
Black or African American 76.7% 16.5% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 11.7% 18.4%
Asian 0% 9% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 2.2% 13.5%
Some Other Race 41.8% 21.2% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0.2% 11.6% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6% 14.8% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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