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Economic Profile

 

Palm Beach County


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.

 
 

Economic Indicators 2002

 
  • Labor Force 579,667
  • Total Employment (Civilian) 547,707
  • Average Unemployment 5.9%
  • Per Capita Income (Census 2000) $28,801
  • Median Household Income (Census 2000) $45,062
  • Median Family Income (Census 2000) $53,701
  • Poverty Rate (Census 2000) 9.90%
  • Florida Price Index 106.95 (4th in State of Florida)
  • Consumer Price Index (Miami-Ft. Lauderdale) 177.9 [ FPI reflects the price level of the County relative to the state-wide average (= 100), while the CPI measures the month to month change of prices ]
  • Total Retail Sales $34.6 billion

Source: PBC Web Site, PBC Profile, last update 4/1/2003.
 

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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