Hollywood, FL

Census Place

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2024 Population

155,082

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.9

0.244% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.7%

9.55% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,203

2.82% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$410,600

9.73% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

80,979

0.518% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Hollywood, 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.

82.6% of the residents in Hollywood, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hollywood, FL are Sheridan Technical College (921 degrees awarded in 2024), Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers (332 degrees), and City College-Hollywood (98 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Hollywood, FL was $410,600, and the homeownership rate was 58.9%.

Most people in Hollywood, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hollywood, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hollywood, FL is home to a population of 155k people, from which 82.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 40.1% of Hollywood, FL residents were born outside of the country (62.1k people).

In 2024, there were 1.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.3k people) in Hollywood, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.9k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 23.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

82.6%

2024 Citizenship

84.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 82.6% of Hollywood, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hollywood, FL was 84.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hollywood, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.3k ± 2.21k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
36.9k ± 2.92k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.8k ± 2.35k

43.2%

Hispanic Population

67k people

43.2% of the people in Hollywood, FL are hispanic (67k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

40.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

62.1k people

38.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

59.3k people

As of 2024, 40.1% of Hollywood, FL residents (62.1k 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 Hollywood, FL was 38.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,354 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
1,050 ± 282
Gulf War (1990s)
392 ± 173

Hollywood, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

84.5% of the population of Hollywood, FL has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.5%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

18.7%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hollywood, FL declined by 7.5% from 16.7% to 15.5%.

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

Economy

The economy of Hollywood, FL employs 81k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hollywood, FL were Retail Trade (11,052 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,523 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,232 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($78,203), Utilities ($71,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,188).

Employment

Occupations

81k

2024 Value

± 2,836

0.518%

1 Year growth

± 4.95%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hollywood, FL grew at a rate of 0.518%, from 80.6k employees to 81k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hollywood, FL, are Management Occupations (9,723 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,414 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,121 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hollywood, 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

81k

2024 Value

± 2,836

0.518%

1 Year growth

± 4.95%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hollywood, FL grew at a rate of 0.518%, from 80.6k employees to 81k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hollywood, FL, are Retail Trade (11,052 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,523 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,232 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hollywood, FL, though some of these residents may live in Hollywood, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,893

Median earning men ± $2,117

$36,965

Median earning women ± $1,489

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,929), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,587), and Information ($59,826).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($69,696), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,580), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,679).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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

Voting results are not available for Hollywood, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Hollywood, FL awarded 1,351 degrees. The student population of Hollywood, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 936 male students and 1,160 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hollywood, FL are Black or African American (696 and 53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (330 and 25.2%), White (183 and 14%), and Two or More Races (28 and 2.14%).

The largest universities in Hollywood, FL by number of degrees awarded are Sheridan Technical College (921 and 68.2%), Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers (332 and 24.6%), and City College-Hollywood (98 and 7.25%).

The most popular majors in Hollywood, FL are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (163 and 12.1%), Facial Treatment Specialist (135 and 9.99%), and General Cosmetology (115 and 8.51%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Hollywood, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,096 (44.7% men and 55.3% 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 2024 there were 2,096 students enrolled in Hollywood, FL, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 1,106 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
115 degrees awarded
Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
61 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
56 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hollywood, FL was General Cosmetology with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hollywood, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sheridan Technical College
921 degrees awarded
Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers
332 degrees awarded
City College-Hollywood
98 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sheridan Technical College with 921 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 461 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hollywood, FL, which is 0.518 times less than the 890 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 696 degrees mean that there were 2.11 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 330 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,240) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($375) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,231) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hollywood, FL was $410,600 in 2024, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $374,200 to $410,600, a 9.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Hollywood, FL is 58.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hollywood, FL have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hollywood, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$410,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,107

$36,164

Median Property Taxes

±$1,591

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

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

Rent vs Own

58.9%

Homeownership

2024

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 58.9% of the housing units in Hollywood, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$67,203

Median Household Income

± $2,793

61.4k

Number of Households

± 2,374

In 2024, the median household income of the 61.4k households in Hollywood, FL grew to $67,203 from the previous year's value of $65,359.

The following chart displays the households in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (67.7%)
Worked At Home (13%)
Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2024, 67.7% of workers in Hollywood, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

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

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hollywood, FL have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Hollywood, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hollywood, FL (22.6k out of 154k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hollywood, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.