Boynton Beach, FL Demographics

A map of Boynton Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	35,141	37,989	43.2%	47.3%
Black	27,307	24,604	33.5%	30.6%
Hispanic	13,695	12,416	16.8%	15.4%
Multiracial	2,750	2,763	3.4%	3.4%
Asian	2,241	1,896	2.8%	2.4%
Native American/Other	301	712	0.4%	0.9%

Boynton Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 81,435, a slight increase from the 80,380 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% White, 33.5% Black, 16.8% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boynton Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boynton Beach has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Boynton Beach, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 67.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boynton Beach is ranked the 43rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Boynton Beach was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boynton Beach's White Population

35,141 residents of Boynton Beach, or 43.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boynton Beach is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Boynton Beach ranks 697th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boynton Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Boynton Beach's population has decreased from 47.3% to 43.2%.

Boynton Beach is more White than neighboring San Castle (31.7% White). Boynton Beach is less White than neighboring Ocean Ridge (87.2% White), Briny Breezes (91.6% White), Golf (97.7% White), and Hypoluxo (81.4% White).

Boynton Beach's Black Population

27,307 residents of Boynton Beach, or 33.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boynton Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Boynton Beach ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boynton Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Black residents' share of Boynton Beach's population has increased from 30.6% to 33.5%.

Boynton Beach is more Black than neighboring Ocean Ridge (0% Black), Briny Breezes (0.8% Black), Golf (0% Black), San Castle (32% Black), and Hypoluxo (7.3% Black).

Boynton Beach's Asian Population

2,241 residents of Boynton Beach, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boynton Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Boynton Beach ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boynton Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Asian residents' share of Boynton Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Boynton Beach is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Ridge (2.3% Asian), Briny Breezes (0% Asian), Golf (0.4% Asian), and Hypoluxo (0.3% Asian). Boynton Beach is less Asian than neighboring San Castle (3.7% Asian).

Boynton Beach's Hispanic Population

13,695 residents of Boynton Beach, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boynton Beach is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Boynton Beach ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boynton Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Boynton Beach's population has increased from 15.4% to 16.8%.

Boynton Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Ridge (5.2% Hispanic), Briny Breezes (5.8% Hispanic), Golf (1.1% Hispanic), and Hypoluxo (9.1% Hispanic). Boynton Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring San Castle (30.9% Hispanic).

Boynton Beach's Native American/Other Population

301 residents of Boynton Beach, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boynton Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Boynton Beach ranks 337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boynton Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boynton Beach's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Boynton Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Briny Breezes (0% Native American/Other), Golf (0% Native American/Other), and San Castle (0% Native American/Other). Boynton Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Ridge (4.2% Native American/Other), and Hypoluxo (0.9% Native American/Other).

Boynton Beach's Multiracial Population

2,750 residents of Boynton Beach, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boynton Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Boynton Beach ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boynton Beach's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Boynton Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Boynton Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Ridge (1% Multiracial), Briny Breezes (1.8% Multiracial), Golf (0.8% Multiracial), San Castle (1.7% Multiracial), and Hypoluxo (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.