Broward County, FL

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2021 Population

1.93M

0.398% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.7

0.494% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

2.66% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,522

5.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$299,700

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

977,644

0.289% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Broward County, FL had a population of 1.93M people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $64,522. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Broward County, FL declined from 1.94M to 1.93M, a −0.398% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,922 to $64,522, a 5.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Broward County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (34.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.6%), White (Hispanic) (18.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.16%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%).

None of the households in Broward County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.6% of the residents in Broward County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Broward County, FL are Broward College (13,738 degrees awarded in 2021), Nova Southeastern University (6,062 degrees), and Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (5,884 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Broward County, FL was $299,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in Broward County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Broward County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Broward County, FL borders Collier County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, and Palm Beach County, FL.

About the photo: Fisherman's Pier in Ft. Lauderdale

Photo by Chris Foster

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Population & Diversity

Broward County, FL is home to a population of 1.93M people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 34.8% of Broward County, FL residents were born outside of the country (674k people).

In 2021, there were 1.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (661k people) in Broward County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 534k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 355k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.6%

2021 Citizenship

86.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.6% of Broward County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Broward County, FL was 86.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Broward County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Broward County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
661k ± 2.15k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
534k ± 3.08k
White (Hispanic)
355k ± 5.8k

30.9%

Hispanic Population

598k people

30.9% of the people in Broward County, FL are hispanic (598k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Broward County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

34.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

674k people

34.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

666k people

As of 2021, 34.8% of Broward County, FL residents (674k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Broward County, FL was 34.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Broward County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
20,925 ± 1,188
Gulf War (2001-)
13,996 ± 1,265
Gulf War (1990s)
9,387 ± 965

Broward County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Broward County, FL employs 978k people. The largest industries in Broward County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (131,894 people), Retail Trade (120,697 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (80,771 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($142,981), Utilities ($66,112), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($63,508).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

978k

2021 Value

± 9,513

0.289%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Broward County, FL grew at a rate of 0.289%, from 975k employees to 978k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Broward County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (122,007 people), Sales & Related Occupations (117,420 people), and Management Occupations (111,882 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Broward County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

978k

2021 Value

± 9,513

0.289%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Broward County, FL grew at a rate of 0.289%, from 975k employees to 978k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Broward County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (131,894 people), Retail Trade (120,697 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (80,771 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Broward County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Broward County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,055

Median earning men ± $452

$34,394

Median earning women ± $408

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($75,235), Information ($56,182), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,221).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($49,169), Information ($46,629), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,082).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

27,957
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
19,039
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
14,237
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$17.9M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$9.59M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$9.56M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Broward County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.325%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (64.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.325%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Broward County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Broward County, FL awarded 31,531 degrees. The student population of Broward County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 28,808 male students and 54,874 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Broward County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (10,201 and 34%), followed by Black or African American (8,010 and 26.7%), White (7,032 and 23.4%), and Unknown (2,414 and 8.05%).

The largest universities in Broward County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Broward College (13,738 and 43.6%), Nova Southeastern University (6,062 and 19.2%), and Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (5,884 and 18.7%).

The most popular majors in Broward County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,383 and 17.1%), General Business Administration & Management (3,355 and 10.6%), and Registered Nursing (1,993 and 6.32%).

The median tuition costs in Broward County, FL are $15,840 for private four year colleges, and $1,968 and $1,968 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Broward County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 83,682 (34.4% men and 65.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 83,682 students enrolled in Broward County, FL, 34.4% men and 65.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 27,180 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
972 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
386 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
5,380 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Broward County, FL was Registered Nursing with 972 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Broward County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Broward College
13,738 degrees awarded
Nova Southeastern University
6,062 degrees awarded
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
5,884 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Broward College with 13,738 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 11,092 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Broward County, FL, which is 0.543 times less than the 20,439 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 10,201 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8,010 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($862) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,004) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Broward County, FL was $299,700 in 2021, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $282,400 to $299,700, a 6.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Broward County, FL is 62.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Broward County, FL have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Broward County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Broward County, FL is $64,522. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Broward County, FL was Census Tract 424 with a value of $233,542, followed by Census Tract 105.03 and Census Tract 703.18, with respective values of $204,907 and $167,098.

In 2022, 24.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.53%.

Housing

Property

$299,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,839

$459,239

Median Property Taxes

±$5,598

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Broward County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Broward County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.7%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.7% of the housing units in Broward County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Broward County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 424
Census Tract 105.03
Census Tract 703.18

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Broward County, FL was Census Tract 424 with a value of $233,542, followed by Census Tract 105.03 and Census Tract 703.18, with respective values of $204,907 and $167,098.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Broward County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,522

Median Household Income

± $732

732k

Number of Households

± 8,020

In 2021, the median household income of the 732k households in Broward County, FL grew to $64,522 from the previous year's value of $60,922.

The following chart displays the households in Broward County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Broward County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Worked At Home (9.1%)
Carpooled (8.81%)

In 2021, 76.4% of workers in Broward County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Broward County, FL have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Broward County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Broward County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Broward County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Broward County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 24.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.53%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Broward County, FL (237k out of 1.92M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Broward County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 398 in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

85.8% of the population of Broward County, FL has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see 1352 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.74% decrease from the previous year (1376 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1281 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 481 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,352 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Broward County, FL

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see an average of 1,352 patients per year. This represents a 1.74% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Broward County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Broward County, FL grew by 0.158% from 14.2% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Broward County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43 in Broward County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Broward County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.8% in Broward County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Broward County, FL.

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