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.

Southwest Ranches, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,656

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.7%3,425

Hispanic/Latino

40%3,059

Asian

5%386

Two or More

5%382

Black

4.4%340

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%32

Other

0.4%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%138

High School Diploma

16.8%878

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%439

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%546

Associate's Degree

10.1%528

Bachelor's Degree

23.1%1,205

Master's Degree

12.6%657

Professional Degree

5.9%309

Doctorate

5%261

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

46.5%

Graduate+

23.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$906,500

Median Renti

$2,733

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.8%2,056

Renter-Occupied

4.2%90

Total Units

2,322

Homeownership

95.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%25

$50K–$100K

1.3%26

$100K–$150K

0.6%13

$200K–$300K

0.4%9

$300K–$500K

7.5%154

$500K–$1M

52.3%1,076

$1M+

36.6%753

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%66

2010–2019

2.8%64

2000–2009

12%278

1990–1999

12.1%282

1980–1989

24.4%566

1970–1979

38.4%891

1960–1969

4.7%108

1950–1959

2.3%53

1939 or earlier

0.6%14

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.6%1,987

No Fuel

4.1%89

Solar

1.4%31

Other

1%22

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$161,051

Mean Household Incomei

$215,149

Per Capita Incomei

$65,125

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

3,367

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%55

$10K–$15K

2.3%49

$20K–$25K

1.8%39

$25K–$30K

3.3%71

$30K–$35K

0.6%12

$45K–$50K

2%42

$50K–$60K

5.1%110

$60K–$75K

8.1%173

$75K–$100K

7.8%168

$100K–$125K

7.9%169

$125K–$150K

3.8%81

$150K–$200K

15.1%324

$200K+

39.7%853

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,14528%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Guatemala

United Kingdom

India

Philippines

Mexico

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,280

Avg. Commutei

27.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,317

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

320(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured