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Broward County, Florida Demographics 2026

Broward County, Florida has a population of 1,977,129, the 2nd most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $77,633 and the median home value is $414,600. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Broward County Quick Facts

Population 1,977,129
Median Household Income $77,633
Median Home Value $414,600
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 41.3 years
Homeownership Rate 63.6%
Affordability Ratio 5.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.7%
High School Graduation 90.4%
Cities/Places 37
Population 1,977,129 2nd of 67
Median Income $77,633 4% higher than state
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment 5.4%

How Broward County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population1,946,1271,977,129+1.6%
Median household income$74,534$77,633+4.2%
Median home value$380,400$414,600+9.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.3%
$25K-$50K 17.5%
$50K-$100K 28.7%
$100K+ 38.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.6%
$10K-$15K
3.2%
$15K-$20K
3.1%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.3%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
3.5%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
6.7%
$60K-$75K
9.1%
$75K-$100K
12.8%
$100K-$125K
10.2%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
8.7%
$200K+
12.2%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,907/mo 29.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

72out of 100
Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Broward County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Fort Lauderdale185,604$83,13015.0%$486,700
Pembroke Pines173,194$85,10410.0%$439,500
Hollywood155,082$67,20314.7%$410,600
Miramar138,600$89,1258.5%$462,700
Coral Springs136,103$93,6027.6%$545,400
Pompano Beach114,147$67,19515.2%$349,300
Davie108,346$87,25011.2%$462,900
Sunrise97,918$77,65210.7%$354,500
Plantation96,293$92,54110.0%$483,500
Deerfield Beach88,093$59,73015.1%$309,600
Lauderhill74,896$51,16519.4%$272,900
Tamarac73,019$61,71813.0%$288,600
Weston68,837$139,8256.1%$695,600
Margate59,198$62,45012.1%$316,200
Coconut Creek58,330$75,01411.0%$309,600
North Lauderdale45,234$63,32614.0%$307,100
Oakland Park44,682$72,70812.2%$385,000
Hallandale Beach41,854$52,34019.6%$279,100
Parkland37,178$198,6694.3%$983,000
Lauderdale Lakes36,404$50,00621.7%$214,100
Cooper City34,660$132,3195.0%$620,900
Dania Beach32,180$52,74819.3%$319,800
West Park15,249$65,95214.6%$340,600
Wilton Manors11,511$85,39211.4%$589,200
Lighthouse Point10,600$92,1356.8%$688,400
Southwest Ranches7,656$161,0513.9%$906,500
Broadview Park7,119$73,78618.8%$365,000
Pembroke Park6,360$52,92826.8%$105,300
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea6,232$81,6556.7%$680,900
Roosevelt Gardens3,031$49,82122.2%$309,600
Washington Park2,402$61,2009.2%$317,500
Hillsboro Beach2,271$94,4325.4%$681,700
Franklin Park1,688$38,33345.8%N/A
Boulevard Gardens1,499$70,4587.6%$252,900
Sea Ranch Lakes466$216,2503.2%$2,000,000+
Hillsboro Pines457$84,6513.7%$692,900
Lazy Lake22N/A31.8%N/A

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Population Overview

Broward County is located in Florida with a total population of 1,977,129. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 37 Census-designated places.

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 $77,633. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $414,600. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Broward County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (27.4% vs 14.6%).

Education

36.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Broward County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Broward County, Florida?

Broward County has a population of 1,977,129, making it the 2nd most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Broward County?

The median household income in Broward County is $77,633 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Broward County, Florida?

Broward County contains 37 Census-designated places.