The Town FilesBroward County, Florida
1,977,129 people. The median home is worth $414,600 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $77,633.
Towns in Broward County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 182,760 | $486,700 | $83,130 | 42.8 |
| Pembroke Pines | 171,178 | $439,500 | $85,104 | 44.3 |
| Hollywood | 153,067 | $410,600 | $67,203 | 40.9 |
| Miramar | 134,721 | $462,700 | $89,125 | 39.3 |
| Coral Springs | 134,394 | $545,400 | $93,602 | 37.5 |
| Pompano Beach | 112,046 | $349,300 | $67,195 | 41.3 |
| Davie | 105,691 | $462,900 | $87,250 | 37.9 |
| Sunrise | 97,335 | $354,500 | $77,652 | 41.7 |
| Plantation | 91,750 | $483,500 | $92,541 | 40.2 |
| Deerfield Beach | 86,859 | $309,600 | $59,730 | 43.9 |
| Lauderhill | 74,482 | $272,900 | $51,165 | 38.4 |
| Tamarac | 71,897 | $288,600 | $61,718 | 47.0 |
| Weston | 68,107 | $695,600 | $139,825 | 42.3 |
| Margate | 58,712 | $316,200 | $62,450 | 45.0 |
| Coconut Creek | 57,833 | $309,600 | $75,014 | 41.5 |
| North Lauderdale | 44,794 | $307,100 | $63,326 | 37.5 |
| Oakland Park | 44,229 | $385,000 | $72,708 | 38.1 |
| Hallandale Beach | 41,217 | $279,100 | $52,340 | 46.7 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 35,954 | $214,100 | $50,006 | 36.6 |
| Parkland | 34,670 | $983,000 | $198,669 | 37.9 |
| Cooper City | 34,401 | $620,900 | $132,319 | 40.6 |
| Dania Beach | 31,723 | $319,800 | $52,748 | 41.8 |
| West Park | 15,130 | $340,600 | $65,952 | 37.6 |
| Wilton Manors | 11,426 | $589,200 | $85,392 | 55.1 |
| Lighthouse Point | 10,486 | $688,400 | $92,135 | 56.3 |
| Broadview Park | 7,670 | $365,000 | $73,786 | 40.4 |
| Southwest Ranches | 7,607 | $906,500 | $161,051 | 45.3 |
| Pembroke Park | 6,260 | $105,300 | $52,928 | 39.4 |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6,198 | $680,900 | $81,655 | 62.7 |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 2,749 | $309,600 | $49,821 | 36.1 |
People and housing
| Broward County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $414,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,907 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $77,633 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
864,520 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,492 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,278 storm events in Broward County from 1996 to 2026, with 91 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Broward County has been included in 43 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4709: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).