Did you know that one in three West Palm Beach residents speak another language besides English as their first? Or that Ariana Grande was born and raised in Boca Raton?
Ashley Ferrer Chris Persaud
Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach County is home to 39 incorporated municipalities, each with their own unique population, backgrounds and lifestyles.
Did you know that one in three West Palm Beach residents speak another language besides English as their first? Or that Ariana Grande was born and raised in Boca Raton?
You may think you know these cities, but these facts may surprise you.
Get to know the residents of Palm Beach County's cities, according to the 2020 U.S. Census and the Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
Boca Raton facts that may surprise you: Average rent, residents' occupations, income
You might know Boca Raton can mean "rat's mouth" in Spanish. But did you know it is one of the most educated and richest cities on mainland Palm Beach County?
Boca Raton is home to 97,422 people, according to the 2020 census. Read on to learn more about how the residents of Palm Beach County's second-most populous city — after West Palm Beach with about 117,400 residents — make their living and more.
Read the full story here: Boca Raton facts that may surprise you: Education, wealth and more
Delray Beach facts that may surprise you: Average rent, residents' occupations, income
Sandwiched between the more populous Boca Raton and Boynton Beach is Delray Beach, a compact beach town of 66,846, according to the 2020 census.
You might know that the city's bustling downtown, stretching from the beach to Interstate 95, attracts crowds during tourist season. But did you know that about 14.5% of its residents come from somewhere else? Read on to learn more interesting facts and figures about Delray Beach.
Read the full story here: Delray Beach facts that may surprise you: Education, wealth and more
Jupiter facts that may surprise you: Commute time, education, wealth, residents' occupations
You may know that the biggest town in northern Palm Beach County boasts some of the wealthiest people in the 561 area code outside of Palm Beach, along with a highly educated populace. But do you know how many residents moved to Jupiter in the past year? Or that thousands of residents have a disability?
Read on for interesting trivia from data about this city of 61,126, based on the 2018-2022 American Community Surveys from the U.S. Census Bureau that you can share with neighbors and friends.
Read the full story here: Jupiter facts that may surprise you: Commute time, education, wealth, residents' occupations
Palm Beach Gardens facts that may surprise you: Commute time, education, wealth, jobs
Home to The PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic golf tournament, formerly the Honda Classic, Palm Beach Gardens is Palm Beach County's largest city by land area, covering about 59 square miles.
It is home to an estimated 59,088 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2018-22 American Community Survey, the latest data available. Read on to learn more about this high-income city's people, how they make their living and more.
Read the full story here: Palm Beach Gardens facts that may surprise you: Rents, commute time
West Palm Beach facts that may surprise you: Residents' commutes, wealth, occupations
You might know that West Palm Beach is the biggest city in Palm Beach County. But did you know half of its residents are younger than 40? Or that one in three don't speak English as their first language?
It was incorporated on Nov. 5, 1894, and is the oldest municipality in Southeast Florida. It covers an area of 57.73 square miles.
West Palm Beach is home to 117,415 people, according to the 2020 Census. Read on to learn more about this big, diverse city's people, how they make their living and more, according to the 2020 Census and the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey.
Read the full story here: West Palm Beach facts that may surprise you: Housing, income and more
Ashley Ferrer is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today
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