The Florida Scorecard: Metrics to help secure Florida's future.

Palm Beach County Metrics (What is this?)

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Job Change

Jobs Year Over Year Change

4,340

(Positive)

Growth Rate

0.6%

(Positive)

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Net New Jobs Needed by 2030

77,437

Children in Poverty

16.0%

(Decreasing)

<10%

2030 Goal

44,315

(Decreasing)

3rd Grade Reading Scores

48%

(Declining)

7,671

# Not Reading at Grade Level
(Increasing)

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100%

2030 Goal

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Open Jobs

35,409

(Increasing)

26,292

Unemployed Persons (Increasing)

75

Unemployed People per 100 Jobs

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

(Unchanged)

Jobs Year Over Year Change

4,340

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Housing Permits

4,210

Permits (Declining)

Sales Tax Revenue

$319.82

Million per Year (Improving)

Poverty Rate

11.4%

(Better)

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High School Graduation Rate

90.5%

(Improving)

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Land in Conservation

38%

Population

1.52

Million

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