Parkland, FL

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2020 Population

32,878

4.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.3

6.81% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

3.61%

19.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$159,692

3.13% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$631,000

3.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

13,980

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Parkland, FL had a population of 32.9k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $159,692. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Parkland, FL grew from 31,454 to 32,878, a 4.53% increase and its median household income grew from $154,844 to $159,692, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), White (Hispanic) (13.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.02%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.89%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%).

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.

93.1% of the residents in Parkland, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parkland, FL are Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland (165 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Parkland, FL was $631,000, and the homeownership rate was 83.3%. Most people in Parkland, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Parkland, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Parkland, FL is home to a population of 32.9k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 23.4% of Parkland, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.69k people).

In 2020, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.8k people) in Parkland, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k White (Hispanic) and 2.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
4.36k ± 1k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.64k ± 780

16.3%

Hispanic Population

5.34k people

16.3% of the people in Parkland, FL are hispanic (5.34k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

23.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

24.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

As of 2020, 23.4% of Parkland, FL residents (7.69k 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 Parkland, FL was 24.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2020, the median age of all people in Parkland, FL was 38.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Parkland, FL are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Parkland, FL residents was 41.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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.

Citizenship

93.1%

2020 Citizenship

92.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.1% of Parkland, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Parkland, FL was 92.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
245 ± 130
Gulf War (2001-)
215 ± 134
Korea
178 ± 111

Parkland, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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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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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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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Community Mobility

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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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Economy

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.

The economy of Parkland, FL employs 14k people. The largest industries in Parkland, FL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,415 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,754 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,340 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($150,238), Utilities ($143,500), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($130,469).

Wages

Median Household Income

$159,692

2020 value

± $17,115

3.13%

1 Year Growth

± 16.7%

Households in Parkland, FL have a median annual income of $159,692, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $154,844 in 2019, which represents a 3.13% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Parkland, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$64,321

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $888

$48,168

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $615

In 2020, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

Asian
$60,417 ± $3,531
White
$53,356 ± $619
Two or More Races
$44,585 ± $1,774

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parkland, 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.

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).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

3.61% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parkland, FL (1.19k out of 32.8k 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 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,096 ± 380
Hispanic
206 ± 196
Asian
75 ± 181

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

14k

2020 Value

± 1,226

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Parkland, FL grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 13.7k employees to 14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parkland, FL, are Management Occupations (3,156 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,970 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,870 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parkland, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Parkland, FL, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (3,156 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,970 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,870 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Parkland, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (3.67 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2.55 times), and Management Occupations (2.15 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Parkland, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($140,642), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($120,802), and Management Occupations ($108,478).

Industries

Employment by Industries

14k

2020 Value

± 1,226

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Parkland, FL grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 13.7k employees to 14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parkland, FL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,415 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,754 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,340 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Parkland, FL, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,415 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,754 people), and Finance & Insurance (1,340 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Parkland, FL has an unusually high number of Information (2.48 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.33 times), and Finance & Insurance (2.05 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Parkland, FL, by median earnings, are Information ($150,238), Utilities ($143,500), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($130,469).

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 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 most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Florida

51.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
89.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

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 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 Parkland, FL awarded 165 degrees. The student population of Parkland, FL is skewed towards women, with 47 male students and 108 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parkland, FL are White (57 and 34.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (56 and 33.9%), Black or African American (41 and 24.8%), and Unknown (7 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Parkland, FL by number of degrees awarded are Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland (165 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parkland, FL are Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (49 and 29.7%), Massage Therapy (41 and 24.8%), and General Cosmetology (39 and 23.6%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
39 degree-majorss awarded
Barbering
22 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Parkland, FL was General Cosmetology with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

165 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Parkland, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland with 165 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

137

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parkland, FL, which is 0.204 times less than the 137 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Parkland, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Parkland, FL was White students. These 57 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 56 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parkland, FL was $631,000 in 2020, which is 2.75 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $611,800 to $631,000, a 3.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Parkland, FL is 83.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Parkland, FL have an average commute time of 30.4 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.

Housing

Property Value

$631,000

2020 Median

± $25,536

$611,800

2019 Median

± $21,673

In 2020, the median property value in Parkland, FL grew to to $631,000 from the previous year's value of $611,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Parkland, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parkland, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

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

$159,692

Median Household Income

± $17,115

9.82k

Number of Households

± 894

In 2020, the median household income of the 9.82k households in Parkland, FL grew to $159,692 from the previous year's value of $154,844.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Parkland, FL 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.

Rent vs Own

83.3%

2020 Homeownership

82.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 83.3% of the housing units in Parkland, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Parkland, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parkland, FL have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (17.9%)
Carpooled (3.97%)

In 2020, 74.5% of workers in Parkland, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.9%) and those who carpooled to work (3.97%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.3% of the population of Parkland, FL has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 4.82% on Medicaid, 8.86% on Medicare, 21% on non-group plans, and 0.81% 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.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.71%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

4.82%

Medicaid

8.86%

Medicare

21%

Non-Group

0.81%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parkland, FL grew by 51.2% from 4.44% to 6.71%.

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.