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 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,633 | +3.3% | #690 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $414,600 | +47.1% | #260 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,907 | +64.0% | #68 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -2.9% | #1,334 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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87.5% of residents in Broward County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
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.