Broward County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Broward County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,946,127. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broward County is 41.3 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broward County is $74,534. This is 4% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $380,400. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Broward County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.6% vs 14.8%).

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.