Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pembroke Pines, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

173,194

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50%86,567

White

21.1%36,612

Black

20.2%34,942

Asian

4.8%8,333

Two or More

2.8%4,887

Other

0.9%1,634

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%219

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%3,646

High School Diploma

25.6%32,695

Some College (<1 yr)

5%6,376

Some College (1+ yr)

10%12,733

Associate's Degree

10.7%13,659

Bachelor's Degree

24.6%31,382

Master's Degree

10.7%13,611

Professional Degree

3.2%4,056

Doctorate

1.4%1,736

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

39.7%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$439,500

Median Renti

$2,046

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%45,156

Renter-Occupied

30.4%19,719

Total Units

67,235

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%1,182

$50K–$100K

2.2%1,016

$100K–$150K

4%1,809

$150K–$200K

9.1%4,110

$200K–$300K

9.9%4,487

$300K–$500K

34.4%15,554

$500K–$1M

36.8%16,638

$1M+

0.8%360

Rent Distribution

Under $500

259

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

461

$1,000–$1,250

1,053

$1,250–$1,500

2,305

$1,500–$2,000

4,881

$2,000+

9,954

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%450

2010–2019

6.4%4,273

2000–2009

12.6%8,486

1990–1999

36.1%24,268

1980–1989

20.8%13,987

1970–1979

16.5%11,123

1960–1969

5%3,361

1950–1959

1.5%1,022

1940–1949

0.2%132

1939 or earlier

0.2%133

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.8%59,580

No Fuel

4.5%2,913

Utility Gas

3.1%2,007

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%241

Fuel Oil

0.1%47

Other

0.1%40

Solar

0.1%36

Wood

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,104

Mean Household Incomei

$108,050

Per Capita Incomei

$41,773

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

92,256

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%4,839

$10K–$15K

2.4%1,565

$15K–$20K

2.8%1,795

$20K–$25K

2.2%1,410

$25K–$30K

2.8%1,847

$30K–$35K

1.9%1,235

$35K–$40K

2.9%1,903

$40K–$45K

3.8%2,433

$45K–$50K

3.4%2,176

$50K–$60K

6.7%4,315

$60K–$75K

9.3%6,022

$75K–$100K

12.1%7,873

$100K–$125K

11.1%7,200

$125K–$150K

8.6%5,574

$150K–$200K

9.9%6,409

$200K+

12.8%8,279

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,325

Residentsi

2,934

Avg. Tenant Renti

$602/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers908 homes86% occupied$721/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8102 homes99% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC315 homes100% occupied$337/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,104/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

75%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

14.7%

Low income$43K–$68K/yr

8.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $68K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

84.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.2% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70,08540.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,984

Philippines

1,080

Canada

918

China

813

Mexico

705

Guatemala

392

United Kingdom

286

Korea

230

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

86,209

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

88,200

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,969(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured