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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.

 
 

Population - Palm Beach County

 
  • Palm Beach County is the largest of Florida’s 67 counties. Under the U.S. Census, the County is part of the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton Metropolitan Area and its 2000 population of 1,131,184 ranked third in the State.

  • Per the 2000 Census, the 1,131,184 year-round population is composed of: 41.8 median age; 65 years and older total 262,076 (23%); 18 years and older total 890,726 (79%); males 46,739 (48%); females 584,445 (52%); white 894,207 (79%); black 156,055 (14%) and other 80,922 (7%). Included in that racial breakdown is the fast expanding Hispanic origin population numbering 140,675 (12% of total population).
Population Distribution by Race
Population Distribution by Race
Population Distribution by Gender
Population Distribution by Gender
 

EDO Location

 

100 Australian Avenue, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
phone:  (561) 233-3671
fax:  (561) 656-7543 e-fax
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