West Palm Beach, FL Profile
West Palm Beach, FL, population 97,498, is located
in Florida's Palm Beach county,
about 33.5 miles from Coral Springs and 41.4 miles from Ft Lauderdale.
Through the 90's West Palm Beach's population has grown by about 21%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of West Palm Beach has grown by about 19%.
West Palm Beach's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Florida's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in West Palm Beach tend to be much higher than Florida's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 58% |
| African American | 32% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 9% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 36.70 |
| Males | 35.40 |
| Females | 38.30 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 12.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 82,103 | N/A |
| 2001 | 84,636 | 3.09% |
| 2002 | 86,312 | 1.98% |
| 2003 | 88,789 | 2.87% |
| 2004 | 95,375 | 7.42% |
| 2005 | 97,498 | 2.23% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $36,774 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,333 |
| 2002 | 1,386 |
| 2003 | 1,318 |
| 2004 | 1,357 |
| 2005 | 1,252 |
| 2006 | 1,184 |
| 2007 | 1,143 |
| 2008 | 963 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
18 |
7 |
14 |
18 |
22 |
17 |
12 |
18 |
| Forcible Rape |
70 |
56 |
64 |
68 |
71 |
46 |
43 |
47 |
| Robbery |
465 |
497 |
538 |
560 |
528 |
574 |
574 |
446 |
| Aggravated Assault |
570 |
630 |
545 |
588 |
600 |
537 |
529 |
456 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 10,294 |
| 2002 | 10,964 |
| 2003 | 9,895 |
| 2004 | 8,946 |
| 2005 | 7,366 |
| 2006 | 7,395 |
| 2007 | 7,160 |
| 2008 | 5,820 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
1,610 |
1,729 |
1,474 |
1,655 |
1,605 |
1591 |
1594 |
1445 |
| Larceny, Theft |
5,786 |
6,525 |
5,977 |
5,149 |
4,610 |
4775 |
4748 |
3887 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
1,275 |
1,159 |
1,267 |
1,329 |
967 |
966 |
913 |
513 |
| Arson |
20 |
28 |
13 |
17 |
23 |
6 |
13
|
20
|
Location
| Elevation | 21 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 49.3 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 3 Square Miles |
