Broward County, Florida

FL · FIPS 12011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,977,129 #17 / 3,222
100th
Median Household Income $77,633 +3.3% #690 / 3,222
79th
Median Age 41.3 years +6.2% #1,702 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $414,600 +47.1% #260 / 3,222
92th
Median Gross Rent $1,907 +64.0% #68 / 3,222
98th
Poverty Rate 12.2% -2.9% #1,334 / 3,222
59th

Demographics

Broward County has a population of 1,977,129, making it the #17 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

63.1%
Native Born
36.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Broward County is $77,633, ranking #690 out of 3,222 counties — 3.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.

Median Household Income
$77,633 +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #690 of 3,222
79th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,052 +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #552 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.2% −2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,334 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.4% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,272 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.7% +9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #391 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.1 min +16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #573 of 3,222
82th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Broward County is $414,600 (+47.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,907/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.

Median Home Value
$414,600 +47.1% vs nat'l
Rank #260 of 3,222
92th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,907 +64.0% vs nat'l
Rank #68 of 3,222
98th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.6% −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,831 of 3,222
12th percentile
63.6% Homeownership

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Health

87.5% of residents in Broward County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.

87.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,614 of 3,222
19th percentile

About Broward County, Florida

Broward County, Florida has a total population of 1,977,129, making it the 17th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Broward County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Broward County is $77,633, which ranks #690 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.

The median home value in Broward County is $414,600, 47.1% above the national median. Renters in Broward County pay a median gross rent of $1,907 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Broward County, 36.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.1 min.

Broward County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 32.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (30.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (27.4%).

All data for Broward County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.