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

-13,009

(Gain)

Growth Rate

-1.7%

(Negative)

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Net New Jobs Needed by 2030

87,022

Children in Poverty

15.4%

(Decreasing)

<10%

2030 Goal

43,112

(Decreasing)

3rd Grade Reading Scores

54%

(Improving)

6,713

# Not Reading at Grade Level
(Decreasing)

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100%

2030 Goal

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Open Jobs

31,192

(Increasing)

27,803

Unemployed Persons (Increasing)

90

Unemployed People per 100 Jobs

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

(Increasing)

Jobs Year Over Year Change

-13,009

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Housing Permits

5,492

Permits (Declining)

Sales Tax Revenue

$319.82

Million per Year (Improving)

Poverty Rate

11.1%

(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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