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.

Plantation, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

96,293

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37.1%35,729

Hispanic/Latino

30.6%29,426

Black

22%21,169

Asian

5.2%5,021

Two or More

4.1%3,990

Other

0.8%804

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%154

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%2,377

High School Diploma

16.4%11,450

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%4,638

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%7,746

Associate's Degree

10.4%7,244

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%18,755

Master's Degree

12.3%8,596

Professional Degree

4.4%3,065

Doctorate

2.4%1,683

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

45.9%

Graduate+

19.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$483,500

Median Renti

$2,240

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%23,869

Renter-Occupied

35.7%13,268

Total Units

40,014

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%630

$50K–$100K

3.4%812

$100K–$150K

2.8%678

$150K–$200K

4%949

$200K–$300K

9.9%2,352

$300K–$500K

30.3%7,235

$500K–$1M

40.8%9,730

$1M+

6.2%1,483

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

229

$1,000–$1,250

333

$1,250–$1,500

814

$1,500–$2,000

2,859

$2,000+

8,408

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%1,110

2010–2019

4.7%1,878

2000–2009

6.9%2,774

1990–1999

18.6%7,427

1980–1989

26.7%10,688

1970–1979

24.2%9,682

1960–1969

11.5%4,611

1950–1959

4.1%1,652

1940–1949

0.3%117

1939 or earlier

0.2%75

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.6%33,642

No Fuel

5.4%1,992

Utility Gas

2.9%1,065

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%297

Solar

0.2%80

Fuel Oil

0.2%61

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,541

Mean Household Incomei

$128,353

Per Capita Incomei

$50,897

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

53,926

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%1,788

$10K–$15K

2.5%917

$15K–$20K

2.2%835

$20K–$25K

2.9%1,060

$25K–$30K

2.2%801

$30K–$35K

2.8%1,032

$35K–$40K

2.2%819

$40K–$45K

3.8%1,416

$45K–$50K

3.8%1,403

$50K–$60K

5.9%2,191

$60K–$75K

7.5%2,778

$75K–$100K

12.4%4,609

$100K–$125K

12.1%4,498

$125K–$150K

8%2,979

$150K–$200K

9.3%3,453

$200K+

17.7%6,558

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

443

Residentsi

1,212

Avg. Tenant Renti

$727/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers443 homes86% occupied$727/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $92,541/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

60%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

26%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

12%

Moderate / aboveOver $74K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

15% 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

29,65430.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,296

Mexico

687

Guatemala

634

Canada

501

United Kingdom

370

Philippines

369

China

272

Germany

221

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

51,044

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,716

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,162(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured