Parkland, FL

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2019 Population

31,454

3.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

41.1

1.99% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

4.49%

9.21% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$154,844

5.99% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$611,800

5.79% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

13,743

2.02% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Parkland, FL had a population of 31.5k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $154,844. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Parkland, FL grew from 30,471 to 31,454, a 3.23% increase and its median household income grew from $146,094 to $154,844, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), White (Hispanic) (17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.4%). 0% of the households in Parkland, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

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

The largest universities in Parkland, FL are Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland (174 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Parkland, FL was $611,800, and the homeownership rate was 82.7%. Most people in Parkland, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 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 31.5k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 24.4% of Parkland, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.69k people).

In 2019, there were 3.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.1k people) in Parkland, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.34k White (Hispanic) and 2.57k Asian (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)
20.1k ± 952
White (Hispanic)
5.34k ± 834
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.57k ± 468

18%

Hispanic Population

5.67k people

18% of the people in Parkland, FL are hispanic (5.67k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

24.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.69k people

23.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.09k people

As of 2019, 24.4% of Parkland, FL residents (7.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parkland, FL was 23.3%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Parkland, FL was 41.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Parkland, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Parkland, FL residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
986,238 ± 23,800 people
Haiti
338,524 ± 14,168 people
Colombia
270,705 ± 12,691 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 986,238 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 338,524 and Colombia with 270,705.

Citizenship

92.6%

2019 Citizenship

92.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.6% of Parkland, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Parkland, FL was 92.7%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
344 ± 161
Gulf War (1990s)
287 ± 207
Korea
246 ± 156

Parkland, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 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

Median household income in Parkland, FL is $154,844. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Parkland, FL was Census Tract 105.04 with a value of $109,821, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,958. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Parkland, FL employs 13.7k people. The largest industries in Parkland, FL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,126 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,960 people), and Retail Trade (1,363 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($140,270), Wholesale Trade ($136,950), and Information ($122,647).

Wages

Median Household Income

$154,844

2019 value

± $20,777

5.99%

1 Year Growth

± 19.9%

Households in Parkland, FL have a median annual income of $154,844, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $146,094 in 2018, which represents a 5.99% 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 Gender in Common Jobs

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

$62,717

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $882

$46,958

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $608

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-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
$58,663 ± $3,508
White
$51,467 ± $590
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$41,471 ± $18,259

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 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.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00388% growth from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105.04
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Parkland, FL was Census Tract 105.04 with a value of $109,821, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Parkland, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parkland, FL (1.41k out of 31.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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
1,215 ± 335
Hispanic
406 ± 238
Black
108 ± 144

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.7k

2019 Value

± 997

−2.02%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Parkland, FL declined at a rate of −2.02%, from 14k employees to 13.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parkland, FL, are Management Occupations (3,119 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,123 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,422 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 (3,119 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,123 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,422 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Parkland, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (3.21 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (2.23 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.92 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Parkland, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($193,269), Management Occupations ($140,712), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($127,351).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.7k

2019 Value

± 997

−2.02%

1 Year decline

± 10.6%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Parkland, FL declined at a rate of −2.02%, from 14k employees to 13.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parkland, FL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,126 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,960 people), and Retail Trade (1,363 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 (2,126 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,960 people), and Retail Trade (1,363 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Parkland, FL has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.17 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.13 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.86 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Parkland, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($140,270), Wholesale Trade ($136,950), and Information ($122,647).

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

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

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
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Broward County, FL went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.4%), followed by Other (2.13%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% 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 Broward County, FL.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (66.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (31.4%)
Republican Party
Other (2.13%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 66.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (31.4%), followed by Other (2.13%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Broward County, FL

66.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% 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 2019, universities in Parkland, FL awarded 174 degrees. The student population of Parkland, FL is skewed towards women, with 25 male students and 89 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parkland, FL are Hispanic or Latino (78 and 44.8%), followed by White (41 and 23.6%), Black or African American (35 and 20.1%), and Asian (12 and 6.9%).

The largest universities in Parkland, FL by number of degrees awarded are Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland (174 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parkland, FL are General Cosmetology (48 and 27.6%), Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (43 and 24.7%), and Massage Therapy (27 and 15.5%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Massage Therapy
27 degree-majorss awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
18 degree-majorss awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
43 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Parkland, FL was Massage Therapy with 27 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

174 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Parkland, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Boca Beauty Academy-Parkland with 174 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

154

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parkland, FL, which is 0.13 times less than the 154 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
White
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Parkland, FL was Hispanic or Latino students. These 78 degrees mean that there were 1.9 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 41 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parkland, FL was $611,800 in 2019, which is 2.54 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $578,300 to $611,800, a 5.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Parkland, FL is 82.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Parkland, FL have an average commute time of 25.6 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

$611,800

2019 Median

± $21,673

$578,300

2018 Median

± $25,123

In 2019, the median property value in Parkland, FL grew to to $611,800 from the previous year's value of $578,300.

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.

$154,844

Median Household Income

± $20,777

9.75k

Number of Households

± 802

In 2019, the median household income of the 9.75k households in Parkland, FL grew to $154,844 from the previous year's value of $146,094.

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

82.7%

2019 Homeownership

84.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 82.7% of the housing units in Parkland, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Parkland, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parkland, FL have a longer commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% 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 2019

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Worked At Home (16%)
Carpooled (4.85%)

In 2019, 77.2% of workers in Parkland, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16%) and those who carpooled to work (4.85%).

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

95.6% of the population of Parkland, FL has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 4.63% on Medicaid, 9.82% on Medicare, 23.4% on non-group plans, and 1.01% 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

4.44%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

4.63%

Medicaid

9.82%

Medicare

23.4%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parkland, FL grew by 24% from 3.58% to 4.44%.

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.