Population 1,977,129 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Broward County
Household size in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Broward County holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.71, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Broward County is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Broward County than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The Miami area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Broward County
Renters in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Broward County rent their homes (36.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Miami area (39.5%). Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Broward County as nationally: 10.8%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.2 points, as it has nationally. Broward County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Broward County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Of Florida's 67 counties, only four have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,288 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,341 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,626 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,116 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$828 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in Broward County runs $2,116 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $828 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 38.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Broward County
Bachelor's degrees in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Broward County (36.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Broward County is close to the national rate: 90.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Miami area overall (87.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Broward County
| Period | Broward County | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Broward County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Broward County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 2.76 | 42.2 | 12.8% | 36.4% | 10.8% | 1982 | $2,116 | 36.9% | 90.4% | 5.3% |
| Miami-Dade County | 2.91 | 41.5 | 14.3% | 47.8% | 9.4% | 1981 | $2,065 | 35.4% | 84.5% | 4.7% |
| Palm Beach County | 2.67 | 45.8 | 11.8% | 29.9% | 13.5% | 1987 | $2,192 | 40.2% | 88.7% | 5.3% |
| Martin County | 2.50 | 51.1 | 7.4% | 20.4% | 17.1% | 1987 | $1,757 | 36.9% | 92.2% | 4.9% |
| Hendry County | 2.92 | 36.8 | 19.8% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 1993 | $1,172 | 13.7% | 68.0% | 4.1% |
| Glades County | 2.52 | 48.6 | 11.9% | 14.9% | 25.0% | 1993 | $892 | 14.0% | 76.6% | 5.6% |
| St. Lucie County | 2.75 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,825 | 26.2% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| Okeechobee County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 17.8% | 1989 | $1,105 | 15.5% | 79.4% | 4.9% |
| Collier County | 2.56 | 51.8 | 8.4% | 23.4% | 23.3% | 1998 | $2,053 | 39.8% | 89.3% | 4.0% |
| Lee County | 2.59 | 48.5 | 9.5% | 25.7% | 19.9% | 1997 | $1,840 | 31.3% | 90.2% | 4.1% |
| Indian River County | 2.46 | 53.1 | 9.1% | 19.9% | 15.5% | 1993 | $1,650 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Riverside County, CA · Miami-Dade County, FL · Santa Clara County, CA · San Bernardino County, CA · Clark County, NV · Contra Costa County, CA · Sacramento County, CA · Honolulu County, HI · Oakland County, MI · Palm Beach County, FL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Broward County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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