South Palm Beach, FL Demographics

A map of South Palm Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,376	1,270	87.3%	86.3%
Hispanic	123	123	7.8%	8.4%
Multiracial	39	34	2.5%	2.3%
Asian	32	26	2.0%	1.8%
Black	6	15	0.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

South Palm Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 1,576, an increase from the 1,471 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Palm Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Palm Beach has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 South Palm Beach, that probability was 24.7% in 2020 and 23.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Palm Beach is ranked the 719th 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). South Palm Beach was ranked the 726th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Palm Beach's White Population

1,376 residents of South Palm Beach, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Palm Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Palm Beach ranks 180th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Palm Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of South Palm Beach's population has increased from 86.3% to 87.3%.

South Palm Beach is more White than neighboring Lantana (39.7% White), Hypoluxo (81.4% White), Manalapan (84.4% White), San Castle (31.7% White), and Lake Worth Beach (28.1% White).

South Palm Beach's Black Population

6 residents of South Palm Beach, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Palm Beach is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Palm Beach ranks 777th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Palm Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of South Palm Beach's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

South Palm Beach is less Black than neighboring Lantana (36.7% Black), Hypoluxo (7.3% Black), Manalapan (1.1% Black), San Castle (32% Black), and Lake Worth Beach (17.1% Black).

South Palm Beach's Asian Population

32 residents of South Palm Beach, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Palm Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Palm Beach ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Palm Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of South Palm Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

South Palm Beach is more Asian than neighboring Lantana (0.4% Asian), Hypoluxo (0.3% Asian), and Lake Worth Beach (0.9% Asian). South Palm Beach is less Asian than neighboring Manalapan (8.5% Asian), and San Castle (3.7% Asian).

South Palm Beach's Hispanic Population

123 residents of South Palm Beach, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Palm Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Palm Beach ranks 594th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Palm Beach's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of South Palm Beach's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.8%.

South Palm Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Manalapan (2.8% Hispanic). South Palm Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Lantana (19.5% Hispanic), Hypoluxo (9.1% Hispanic), San Castle (30.9% Hispanic), and Lake Worth Beach (50.3% Hispanic).

South Palm Beach's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Palm Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Palm Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Palm Beach ranks 895th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Palm Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Palm Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Palm Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lantana (2.6% Native American/Other), Hypoluxo (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lake Worth Beach (1.4% Native American/Other).

South Palm Beach's Multiracial Population

39 residents of South Palm Beach, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Palm Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Palm Beach ranks 755th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Palm Beach's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Palm Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

South Palm Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Lantana (1.1% Multiracial), Hypoluxo (1% Multiracial), San Castle (1.7% Multiracial), and Lake Worth Beach (2.2% Multiracial). South Palm Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Manalapan (3.1% 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.