Announcement: Palm Beach County has created the Department of Economic Sustainability (DES), combining programs for business development, housing, and community initiatives. This department's mission is:
To advance community sustainability by increasing economic competitveness and improving the elements that create a high quality of life for Palm Beach County's residents.
The new website is currently under construction, but please check back often for further updates. If you are presently interested in programs for business assistance and economic development, visit EDO. For housing assistance and community development initiatives, visit HCD.
We look forward to working with you.
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- Households. Per the 2000 Census, households total 474,175, with 303,772 being family households. There are 2.34 persons per household. Total countywide residential units total 556,428, made up of 306,040 (55%) incorporated area units and 250,388 (45%) unincorporated area units. Total housing starts for year 2000 was 7,063. The year 2000 building permit activity identifies a total of 10,026 units at a value of $2,786,930,039 [units consist of single family, multi-family, commercial, industrial, repairs, additions, and other].
- Per Capita Income. In 2000, Palm Beach County had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $41,007. This PCPI ranked 1st in Florida, and was 148% of the State average, $27,764, and 139% of the national average, $29,469. The 2000 PCPI reflected an increase of 3.7 percent from 1999. The 1999-2000 State change was 4.4 percent and the national change was 5.8 percent.
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100 Australian Avenue, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
phone: (561) 233-3671
fax: (561) 656-7543 e-fax
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