Broward County, FL

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2020 Population

1.94M

0.834% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

40.1

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

12.7%

2.74% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$60,922

2.31% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$282,400

6.57% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

974,826

0.862% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Broward County, FL had a population of 1.94M people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $60,922. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Broward County, FL grew from 1.93M to 1.94M, a 0.834% increase and its median household income grew from $59,547 to $60,922, a 2.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Broward County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.6%), White (Hispanic) (21.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.85%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%).

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.

86.7% of the residents in Broward County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Broward County, FL are Broward College (12,914 degrees awarded in 2020), Nova Southeastern University (6,108 degrees), and Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (5,302 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Broward County, FL was $282,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Broward County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 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

Population & Diversity

Broward County, FL is home to a population of 1.94M people, from which 86.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 34.3% of Broward County, FL residents were born outside of the country (666k people).

In 2020, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (690k people) in Broward County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 537k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 414k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

86.7%

2020 Citizenship

86.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 86.7% of Broward County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Broward County, FL was 86.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
690k ± 1.52k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
537k ± 3.71k
White (Hispanic)
414k ± 5.76k

30.2%

Hispanic Population

586k people

30.2% of the people in Broward County, FL are hispanic (586k 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
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

34.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

666k people

34.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

657k people

As of 2020, 34.3% of Broward County, FL residents (666k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Broward County, FL was 34.1%, 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
21,867 ± 1,142
Gulf War (2001-)
13,059 ± 1,198
Gulf War (1990s)
9,345 ± 956

Broward County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Broward County, FL employs 975k people. The largest industries in Broward County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (130,868 people), Retail Trade (119,706 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (78,380 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,001), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($61,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,939).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

975k

2020 Value

± 9,614

0.862%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Broward County, FL grew at a rate of 0.862%, from 966k employees to 975k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Broward County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (127,218 people), Sales & Related Occupations (120,658 people), and Management Occupations (109,355 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Broward County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

975k

2020 Value

± 9,614

0.862%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Broward County, FL grew at a rate of 0.862%, from 966k employees to 975k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Broward County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (130,868 people), Retail Trade (119,706 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (78,380 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

$40,639

Median earning men ± $386

$32,472

Median earning women ± $466

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($71,628), Information ($53,238), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,935).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,835), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,628), and Information ($41,926).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% 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
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

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 27 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Broward County, FL awarded 30,043 degrees. The student population of Broward County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 29,449 male students and 56,494 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Broward County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (9,559 and 33.4%), followed by Black or African American (8,353 and 29.2%), White (7,102 and 24.8%), and Unknown (1,436 and 5.01%).

The largest universities in Broward County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Broward College (12,914 and 43%), Nova Southeastern University (6,108 and 20.3%), and Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (5,302 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in Broward County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,084 and 16.9%), General Business Administration & Management (3,692 and 12.3%), and Registered Nursing (2,013 and 6.7%).

The median tuition costs in Broward County, FL are $14,944 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 2020 in Broward County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 85,943 (34.3% men and 65.7% 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 2020 there were 85,943 students enrolled in Broward County, FL, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 27,720 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,169 degree-majors awarded
Radiation Therapist
449 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
5,077 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Broward County, FL was Registered Nursing with 1,169 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
12,914 degrees awarded
Nova Southeastern University
6,108 degrees awarded
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
5,302 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Broward College with 12,914 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 10,447 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Broward County, FL, which is 0.533 times less than the 19,596 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 9,559 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8,353 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 ($14,944) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,988) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

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 $282,400 in 2020, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $265,000 to $282,400, a 6.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Broward County, FL is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Broward County, FL have an average commute time of 28.9 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 $60,922. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Broward County, FL was Census Tract 424 with a value of $240,357, followed by Census Tract 105.03 and Census Tract 106.05, with respective values of $200,643 and $159,125.

In 2021, 24.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.37%.

Housing

Property

$282,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,820

$442,633

Median Property Taxes

±$5,882

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

62.8%

Homeownership

2020

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.8% of the housing units in Broward County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

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 106.05

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Broward County, FL was Census Tract 424 with a value of $240,357, followed by Census Tract 105.03 and Census Tract 106.05, with respective values of $200,643 and $159,125.

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.

$60,922

Median Household Income

± $748

705k

Number of Households

± 7,881

In 2020, the median household income of the 705k households in Broward County, FL grew to $60,922 from the previous year's value of $59,547.

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.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (9.02%)
Worked At Home (6.7%)

In 2020, 78.3% of workers in Broward County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (6.7%).

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

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Broward County, FL have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% 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 2021, 24.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.37%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Broward County, FL (245k out of 1.93M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 2021, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 5%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 398 in Broward County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, 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 41.5% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.954% increase from the previous year (1363 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1297 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 536 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Broward County, FL

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.954% increase from the previous year (1,363 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

41.5%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Broward County, FL grew by 0.438% 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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.7 in Broward County, FL.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 24.6% in Broward County, FL.

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

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