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

-5,572

(Positive)

Growth Rate

-0.7%

(Negative)

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Net New Jobs Needed by 2030

84,192

Children in Poverty

16.0%

(Decreasing)

<10%

2030 Goal

44,315

(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

32,527

(Increasing)

29,798

Unemployed Persons (Increasing)

92

Unemployed People per 100 Jobs

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

(Increasing)

Jobs Year Over Year Change

-5,572

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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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