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Palm Beach County is located in the southeastern corner of Florida, directly north of Broward and Miami-Dade counties. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s July 2024 estimates, the county’s population reached 1,582,055, making it the third-most populous county in the state. The county seat and largest city remains West Palm Beach, whose population surged to approximately 126,944 by April 2025 — a gain of roughly 9,500 since the 2020 census. Over the last five years, municipal areas in the county have grown faster: cities expanded by about 4.7%, while unincorporated zones grew more modestly at 3.7%. Economically, the county continues to diversify. While traditionally anchored by companies in retail, energy, and technology, it’s also attracting finance and corporate headquarters. The Business Development Board (BDB) reports more than 539 corporate headquarters in the county. Major employers include NextEra Energy, the School District of Palm Beach County, and institutions in education and health services, among others. Demographically, the median household income in Palm Beach County is about $81,115 (2023), and the median age is 45.4 years. Florida Demographics. Growth continues to be a major theme: since 2020, nearly 64,000 people were added to the county, driven in part by an influx of people migrating into city centers. This has fueled demand for housing, which in turn has implications for infrastructure, zoning, and long-term planning. Looking ahead, Palm Beach County appears poised for continued expansion as it balances rapid urban growth with quality-of-life and sustainability concerns..