West Palm Beach Palm Beach County, Florida
West Palm Beach: County seat of Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
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West Palm Beach is a city located in the county of Palm Beach in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 99,919 and a population density of 669 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 111,955 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1883.
Geography
West Palm Beach is located at 26°42'55"N 80°3'12"W (26.7153400, -80.0533700).
Weather
West Palm Beach forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. more
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West Palm Beach Quick Facts
| Population : | 111,955 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Palm Beach County |
| Postal code : | 33401–33422 |
| Area : | 149.43 km2 |
| Official name : | West Рalm Beach |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital city : | West Palm Beach is capital of Palm Beach County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:43:51 (5th August 2021) |
| Density : | 749 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 10.75% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 87℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Demographics
The population of West Palm Beach increased by 10.75% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 99,919 | - | census |
| 2011 | 101,498 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 102,526 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 103,420 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 104,314 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 106,850 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 108,740 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 110,328 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 111,058 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 111,955 | 0.8% | estimation process |
People born in West Palm Beach (173)
People born in West Palm Beach, including US Navy admiral James Stavridis, male singer, member of Backstreet Boys A. J. McLean, "Love Worth Finding" Adrian Rogers, you can see a list of people who born in West Palm Beach.
- Jeanne L. Noble (American academic)
- Mary Elise Hayden (American actress)
- Tim Harikkala (American baseball player)
- Andy McGaffigan (American baseball player)
- Scott Henderson (jazz fusion and blues guitarist)
- Brooks Koepka (American professional golfer)
- Magibon (American internet personality (born 1986))
- Dickey Betts (American guitarist, singer and songwriter)
- Harry Johnston (American politician)
- Tony McQuay (All-American college track and field athlete, international track and field athlete, sprinter)
- Chris Robinson (American actor)
- George McCrae (American musician)
- Jake Heggie (American opera composer and pianist)
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia (American baseball player)
- William Harris (American tennis player)
- Heath Evans (Player of American football)
- Anthony Goldwire (American basketball player)
- Allen Covert (American actor and comedian)
Schools
College & universities near West Palm Beach
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136330 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach (FL) | 33401 |
| 490054 | HCI College | West Palm Beach (FL) | 33409-5189 |
| 428170 | Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach (FL) | 33409 |
| 459055 | Empire Beauty School-West Palm | West Palm Beach (FL) | 33409 |
| 444404 | The Beauty Institute | West Palm Beach (FL) | 33409 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Palm Beach
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPB | West Palm Beach | 201 South Tamarind Ave | RAIL |
| DLB | Delray Beach | 345 South Congress Ave | RAIL |
| DFB | Deerfield Beach | 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd | RAIL |
| FTL | Fort Lauderdale | 200 S.W. 21 Terrace | RAIL |
| HOL | Hollywood | 3001 Hollywood Blvd | RAIL |
Other cities in Palm Beach County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Palm Beach County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | 99,805 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Boynton Beach | 78,679 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Delray Beach | 69,451 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Jupiter | 65,791 | Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Wellington | 65,398 | Village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 57,704 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Royal Palm Beach | 40,396 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lake Worth | 38,526 | City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Riviera Beach | 35,463 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Greenacres City | 32,963 | City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| Boca Del Mar | 24,244 | Census-designated place in Florida, United States |
| Palm Springs | 22,341 | |
| Lake Worth Corridor | 20,635 | Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Belle Glade | 20,134 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States |
| North Palm Beach | 13,127 | City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lantana | 12,581 | Town in Palm Beach County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
West Palm Beach distances to largest Florida cities