WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Have you ever wondered how many people with Irish heritage are in Florida? According to the U.S. Census, roughly 1.8 million people out of Florida’s 23 million residents have Irish ancestry.
As St. Patrick’s Day festivities sweep across Florida, the Irish influence in counties like Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee might be limited but is on full display. Each county boasts a unique connection to Irish heritage, contributing to the Sunshine State’s vibrant cultural mosaic.
According to the U.S. Census, in Palm Beach County, 8.2% of the population, or about 122,974 residents, claim Irish ancestry. To compare, Palm Beach County has more than 1.5 million residents…