Greenacres, FL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    44,373
    2024 Median Age
    39.1
    2.89% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.8%
    8.21% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $70,491
    12% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $291,000
    18.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    21,408
    2.34% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Greenacres, 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.

    81.8% of the residents in Greenacres, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Greenacres, FL are Medical Institute of Palm Beach (356 degrees awarded in 2024) and Latin Beauty Academy (302 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Greenacres, FL was $291,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

    Most people in Greenacres, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenacres, FL was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Greenacres, FL is home to a population of 44.4k people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 43.3% of Greenacres, FL residents were born outside of the country (19.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.18 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Greenacres, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Other (Hispanic) and 9.64k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    81.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    80.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 81.8% of Greenacres, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greenacres, FL was 80.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenacres, FL
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      12.3k ± 1.93k
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      10.5k ± 1.41k
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      9.64k ± 970
    44.8%
    Hispanic Population
    19.9k people

    In 2024, there were 1.18 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.3k people) in Greenacres, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Other (Hispanic) and 9.64k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    44.8% of the people in Greenacres, FL are hispanic (19.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Greenacres, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    43.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    19.2k people
    42.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18.7k people

    As of 2024, 43.3% of Greenacres, FL residents (19.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenacres, FL was 42.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      481 ± 201
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      229 ± 126
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      170 ± 101

    Greenacres, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Greenacres, FL.

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    Health

    80.5% of the population of Greenacres, FL has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    19.5%
    Uninsured
    34.4%
    Employer Coverage
    20.8%
    Medicaid
    12.1%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    1.07%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenacres, FL declined by 3.04% from 20.1% to 19.5%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Greenacres, FL employs 21.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Greenacres, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,022 people), Retail Trade (2,939 people), and Construction (2,321 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,736), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,650), and Finance & Insurance ($62,452).

    Employment

    Occupations

    21.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,470
    2.34%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greenacres, FL grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 20.9k employees to 21.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenacres, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,480 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,118 people), and Management Occupations (1,924 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenacres, FL.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    21.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,470
    2.34%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greenacres, FL grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 20.9k employees to 21.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenacres, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,022 people), Retail Trade (2,939 people), and Construction (2,321 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenacres, FL, though some of these residents may live in Greenacres, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,510
    Median earning men ± $2,859
    $37,255
    Median earning women ± $3,892

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($102,581), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,417), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,875).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($61,054), Public Administration ($54,844), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,431).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Greenacres, FL awarded 658 degrees. The student population of Greenacres, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 77 male students and 562 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Greenacres, FL are Hispanic or Latino (439 and 67%), Black or African American (187 and 28.5%), White (23 and 3.51%), and Asian (2 and 0.305%).

    The largest universities in Greenacres, FL by number of degrees awarded are Medical Institute of Palm Beach (356 and 54.1%) and Latin Beauty Academy (302 and 45.9%).

    The most popular majors in Greenacres, FL are Home Health Aide (155 and 23.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (105 and 16%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (74 and 11.2%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 639 students enrolled in Greenacres, FL, 12.1% men and 87.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 365 records, of which 83.3% were women and 16.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Home Health Aide
      155 degrees awarded
    2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      105 degrees awarded
    3. Nail Specialist & Manicurist
      74 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Greenacres, FL was Home Health Aide with 155 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Greenacres, FL according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Medical Institute of Palm Beach
      356 degrees awarded
    2. Latin Beauty Academy
      302 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Medical Institute of Palm Beach with 356 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 46 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenacres, FL, which is 0.0752 times less than the 612 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 439 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 187 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Greenacres, FL was $291,000 in 2024, which is 0.875 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $244,700 to $291,000, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenacres, FL is 66.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Greenacres, FL have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenacres, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $291,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,373
    $10,146
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$841

    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 Greenacres, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    66.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.5% of the housing units in Greenacres, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $70,491
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,481
    15.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,105

    In 2024, the median household income of the 15.2k households in Greenacres, FL grew to $70,491 from the previous year's value of $62,917.

    The following chart displays the households in Greenacres, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
    2. Carpooled (11.6%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.74%)

    In 2024, 78.3% of workers in Greenacres, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (5.74%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    29.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Greenacres, FL have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.48% of the workforce in Greenacres, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenacres, FL (6.48k out of 43.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

    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.

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