West Palm Beach, FL population by race
The table below shows West Palm Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,731 | 48.25% |
| Black or African American | 37,945 | 32.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 118 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 3,016 | 2.56% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
| Some other race | 6,271 | 5.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13,495 | 11.48% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
West Palm Beach population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; West Palm Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that West Palm Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of West Palm Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.25% are white, 32.27% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.56% are Asian, 0.01% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.33% are some other race and 11.48% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
West Palm Beach, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in West Palm Beach is White with a population of 56,731 (48.25% of the total population).
West Palm Beach 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in West Palm Beach is White with a population of 56,731 (48.25% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13,495 (11.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of West Palm Beach, FL
By ethnicity, 29,005 (24.67% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 88,583 (75.33% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in West Palm Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 44,619 (50.37% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
West Palm Beach, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of West Palm Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
West Palm Beach Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 44,619 | 50.37% |
| Black or African American alone | 36,921 | 41.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 27 | 0.03% |
| Asian alone | 2,976 | 3.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 12 | 0.01% |
| Some other race alone | 368 | 0.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,660 | 4.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in West Palm Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16,419 (56.61% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
West Palm Beach, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of West Palm Beach's Hispanic population.
West Palm Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,198 | 11.03% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,198 | 11.03% |
| Cuban | 6,190 | 21.34% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 16,419 | 56.61% |
Things to know
What percentage of West Palm Beach, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.67% of West Palm Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in West Palm Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 16,419 (56.61% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does West Palm Beach, FL have?
West Palm Beach, FL has 37,945 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 32.27% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in West Palm Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in West Palm Beach, FL?
With 75.33% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in West Palm Beach.
That being said, with a 32.27% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in West Palm Beach.
What is the majority race in West Palm Beach, FL?
With a population of 56,731 (48.25% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in West Palm Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in West Palm Beach, with 32.27% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates