Plantation, FL

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2020 Population

94,366

0.981% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.3

0.249% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.47%

1.45% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$75,780

1.17% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$343,000

3.66% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

49,784

0.173% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Plantation, FL had a population of 94.4k people with a median age of 40.3 and a median household income of $75,780. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Plantation, FL grew from 93,449 to 94,366, a 0.981% increase and its median household income grew from $74,903 to $75,780, a 1.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Plantation, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), White (Hispanic) (18%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.08%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.36%).

None of the households in Plantation, 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.

87.6% of the residents in Plantation, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Plantation, FL are Florida Barber Academy (149 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Plantation, FL was $343,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.4%. Most people in Plantation, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Plantation, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Plantation, FL is home to a population of 94.4k people, from which 87.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 31.5% of Plantation, FL residents were born outside of the country (29.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40k people) in Plantation, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Plantation, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
40k ± 1.97k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.9k ± 2.04k
White (Hispanic)
17k ± 1.37k

26.4%

Hispanic Population

24.9k people

26.4% of the people in Plantation, FL are hispanic (24.9k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

31.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

29.8k people

31%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

29k people

As of 2020, 31.5% of Plantation, FL residents (29.8k 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 Plantation, FL was 31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Plantation, FL was 40.3. 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 Plantation, FL are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Plantation, 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
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

87.6%

2020 Citizenship

87.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 87.6% of Plantation, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Plantation, FL was 87.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,109 ± 230
Gulf War (2001-)
951 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
569 ± 217

Plantation, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 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 Plantation, FL is $75,780. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Plantation, FL was Census Tract 606.07 with a value of $126,394, followed by Census Tract 601.21 and Census Tract 610.01, with respective values of $121,005 and $119,143.

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 Plantation, FL employs 49.8k people. The largest industries in Plantation, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,243 people), Retail Trade (5,827 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,459 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,393), Manufacturing ($62,907), and Wholesale Trade ($61,681).

Wages

Median Household Income

$75,780

2020 value

± $3,438

1.17%

1 Year Growth

± 5.49%

Households in Plantation, FL have a median annual income of $75,780, 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 $74,903 in 2019, which represents a 1.17% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 606.07
Census Tract 601.21
Census Tract 610.01

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Plantation, FL was Census Tract 606.07 with a value of $126,394, followed by Census Tract 601.21 and Census Tract 610.01, with respective values of $121,005 and $119,143.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Plantation, FL (7.97k out of 94k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

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
4,013 ± 582
Black
2,736 ± 617
Hispanic
1,983 ± 408

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

49.8k

2020 Value

± 2,003

0.173%

1 Year growth

± 5.42%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Plantation, FL grew at a rate of 0.173%, from 49.7k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Plantation, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,924 people), Management Occupations (6,911 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,355 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Plantation, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Plantation, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,924 people), Management Occupations (6,911 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,355 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Plantation, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (2.09 times higher than expected), Sales & Related Occupations (1.39 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.32 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Plantation, FL, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($87,083), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($80,610), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($80,234).

Industries

Employment by Industries

49.8k

2020 Value

± 2,003

0.173%

1 Year growth

± 5.42%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Plantation, FL grew at a rate of 0.173%, from 49.7k employees to 49.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Plantation, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,243 people), Retail Trade (5,827 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,459 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Plantation, FL, though some of these residents may live in Plantation, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Plantation, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,243 people), Retail Trade (5,827 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,459 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Plantation, FL has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.17 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.48 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Plantation, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($83,393), Manufacturing ($62,907), and Wholesale Trade ($61,681).

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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, FL awarded 149 degrees. The student population of Plantation, FL is skewed towards women, with 88 male students and 133 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Plantation, FL are Black or African American (104 and 69.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (30 and 20.1%), White (14 and 9.4%), and Two or More Races (1 and 0.671%).

The largest universities in Plantation, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Barber Academy (149 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Plantation, FL are Barbering (94 and 63.1%), General Cosmetology (44 and 29.5%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (11 and 7.38%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
94 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
44 degree-majorss awarded
Master Aesthetician
0 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Plantation, FL was Barbering with 94 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Florida Barber Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

149 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Plantation, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida Barber Academy with 149 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 69 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Plantation, FL, which is 0.863 times less than the 80 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
104 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded
White
14 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Plantation, FL was Black or African American students. These 104 degrees mean that there were 3.47 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 30 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Plantation, FL was $343,000 in 2020, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $330,900 to $343,000, a 3.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Plantation, FL is 64.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Plantation, FL have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Plantation, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$343,000

2020 Median

± $9,534

$330,900

2019 Median

± $7,922

In 2020, the median property value in Plantation, FL grew to to $343,000 from the previous year's value of $330,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Plantation, 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 Plantation, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$75,780

Median Household Income

± $3,438

34.5k

Number of Households

± 1,529

In 2020, the median household income of the 34.5k households in Plantation, FL grew to $75,780 from the previous year's value of $74,903.

The following chart displays the households in Plantation, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Plantation, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Plantation, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

64.4%

2020 Homeownership

63.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 64.4% of the housing units in Plantation, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.8%.

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

Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Plantation, FL have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Plantation, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (9.06%)
Worked At Home (8.7%)

In 2020, 78.7% of workers in Plantation, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.06%) and those who worked at home (8.7%).

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 Plantation, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Plantation, FL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

89.8% of the population of Plantation, FL has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 0.842% 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

10.2%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

0.842%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Plantation, FL declined by 8.32% from 11.1% to 10.2%.

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