Parkland, FL

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2021 Population

33,772

2.72% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

2.87% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.05%

12.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$174,295

9.14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$655,300

3.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Parkland, FL had a population of 33.8k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $174,295. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Parkland, FL grew from 32,878 to 33,772, a 2.72% increase and its median household income grew from $159,692 to $174,295, a 9.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.6%), White (Hispanic) (10.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.12%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.36%).

None of the households in Parkland, 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.

92.6% of the residents in Parkland, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parkland, FL are Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland (259 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Parkland, FL was $655,300, and the homeownership rate was 86.4%.

Most people in Parkland, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Parkland, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parkland, FL is home to a population of 33.8k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 23.5% of Parkland, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.94k people).

In 2021, there were 5.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.8k people) in Parkland, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.5k White (Hispanic) and 2.58k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.6%

2021 Citizenship

93.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.6% of Parkland, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Parkland, FL was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 1.38k
White (Hispanic)
3.5k ± 1.03k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.58k ± 624

17.4%

Hispanic Population

5.87k people

17.4% of the people in Parkland, FL are hispanic (5.87k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

23.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.94k people

23.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

As of 2021, 23.5% of Parkland, FL residents (7.94k 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 Parkland, FL was 23.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
350 ± 185
Gulf War (1990s)
235 ± 195
Gulf War (2001-)
201 ± 129

Parkland, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parkland, FL employs 14.4k people. The largest industries in Parkland, FL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,600 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,826 people), and Manufacturing (1,198 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($158,146), Utilities ($136,732), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($123,482).

Employment

Occupations

14.4k

2021 Value

± 1,263

2.7%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parkland, FL grew at a rate of 2.7%, from 14k employees to 14.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parkland, FL, are Management Occupations (2,666 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,506 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,929 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parkland, 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

14.4k

2021 Value

± 1,263

2.7%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parkland, FL grew at a rate of 2.7%, from 14k employees to 14.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parkland, FL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,600 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,826 people), and Manufacturing (1,198 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parkland, FL, though some of these residents may live in Parkland, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$105,943

Median earning men ± $6,499

$58,097

Median earning women ± $12,003

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($130,000), Public Administration ($129,943), and Manufacturing ($126,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($158,410), Wholesale Trade ($120,822), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($113,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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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

Showing data for Florida.

$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 Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 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 Parkland, FL awarded 259 degrees. The student population of Parkland, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24 male students and 238 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parkland, FL are Black or African American (93 and 35.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 32%), White (64 and 24.7%), and Asian (8 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Parkland, FL by number of degrees awarded are Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland (259 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parkland, FL are Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (79 and 30.5%), General Cosmetology (45 and 17.4%), and Massage Therapy (41 and 15.8%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

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

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

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 Parkland, FL was $655,300 in 2021, which is 2.68 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $631,000 to $655,300, a 3.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Parkland, FL is 86.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Parkland, FL have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parkland, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$655,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$27,007

$8,857

Median Property Taxes

±$620

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

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

Rent vs Own

86.4%

Homeownership

2021

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 86.4% of the housing units in Parkland, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 105.04

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Parkland, 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.

$174,295

Median Household Income

± $9,196

10.2k

Number of Households

± 978

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.2k households in Parkland, FL grew to $174,295 from the previous year's value of $159,692.

The following chart displays the households in Parkland, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parkland, 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 (69.1%)
Worked At Home (23.3%)
Carpooled (4.89%)

In 2021, 69.1% of workers in Parkland, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (23.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.89%).

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

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parkland, FL have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Parkland, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parkland, FL (1.37k out of 33.8k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

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.

Health

93.7% of the population of Parkland, FL has health coverage, with 59.4% on employee plans, 4.75% on Medicaid, 8.98% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 0.782% 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 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Broward County, FL.

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 34.3% under 18 years, 9.15% between 18 and 34 years, 44.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.28%

Uninsured

59.4%

Employer Coverage

4.75%

Medicaid

8.98%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

0.782%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parkland, FL declined by 6.49% from 6.71% to 6.28%.

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