Broward County, Florida

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,946,127

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    Broward County is one of the most populous counties in Florida with a population of 1.9M. The median household income is $74,534, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.2%, median home value is $380,400, and 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 49% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    1,946,127

    2023 estimate

    Rank #17 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $74,534

    Household

    Rank #737 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $380,400

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #260 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    35.8%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #392 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    51.0%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    36.2%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    43.0%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    3.2%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Florida
    $65,468
    Broward County
    $74,534

    14% above Florida avg·15% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Florida
    14.7%
    Broward County
    12.2%

    17% above Florida avg·18% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Florida
    52.1%
    Broward County
    66.3%

    27% above Florida avg·15% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $41,910

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    12.2%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    66.3%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Florida
    $257,245
    Broward County
    $380,400

    48% above Florida avg·82% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Florida
    $1,233
    Broward County
    $1,804

    46% above Florida avg·94% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Florida
    74.0%
    Broward County
    63.3%

    14% below Florida avg·13% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Florida
    28.4%
    Broward County
    44.3%

    56% below Florida avg·88% below national avg

    Housing Units

    863,128

    Households

    749,372

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.6

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,315

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    90.9%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    29 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Florida
    25.2%
    Broward County
    35.8%

    42% above Florida avg·49% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Florida
    87.3%
    Broward County
    90.3%

    3% above Florida avg·2% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    6.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    15.5%

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