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.

Sunrise, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

97,918

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

36%35,267

Black

32.5%31,819

White

21.6%21,177

Asian

4.7%4,582

Two or More

3.3%3,277

Other

1.6%1,581

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%151

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%2,147

High School Diploma

22.8%16,100

Some College (<1 yr)

6%4,232

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%8,920

Associate's Degree

12.9%9,075

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%16,040

Master's Degree

8.3%5,835

Professional Degree

1.7%1,187

Doctorate

0.9%641

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

33.6%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$354,500

Median Renti

$2,140

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.8%24,758

Renter-Occupied

31.2%11,221

Total Units

40,030

Homeownership

68.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%944

$50K–$100K

9.6%2,373

$100K–$150K

8.5%2,097

$150K–$200K

6.9%1,720

$200K–$300K

9.8%2,438

$300K–$500K

44.1%10,915

$500K–$1M

16.2%4,006

$1M+

1.1%265

Rent Distribution

Under $500

190

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

441

$1,250–$1,500

640

$1,500–$2,000

2,992

$2,000+

6,584

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%262

2010–2019

5.5%2,203

2000–2009

7.9%3,173

1990–1999

15.4%6,153

1980–1989

28.2%11,271

1970–1979

33.5%13,408

1960–1969

6.7%2,674

1950–1959

1.6%640

1940–1949

0.3%134

1939 or earlier

0.3%112

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.8%30,498

Utility Gas

8.9%3,211

No Fuel

5.4%1,957

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%160

Solar

0.4%142

Fuel Oil

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,652

Mean Household Incomei

$95,651

Per Capita Incomei

$36,618

Poverty Ratei

10.6%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

54,189

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%1,915

$10K–$15K

3.7%1,322

$15K–$20K

3.5%1,267

$20K–$25K

3.2%1,159

$25K–$30K

3.7%1,347

$30K–$35K

3.3%1,170

$35K–$40K

2.8%990

$40K–$45K

2.9%1,052

$45K–$50K

4%1,447

$50K–$60K

7%2,529

$60K–$75K

8.9%3,207

$75K–$100K

15.2%5,451

$100K–$125K

11.8%4,254

$125K–$150K

7%2,514

$150K–$200K

9.1%3,263

$200K+

8.6%3,092

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

1,070

Residentsi

2,937

Avg. Tenant Renti

$635/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

49 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers878 homes87% occupied$699/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8124 homes100% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC68 homes99% occupied$323/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,652/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

69.5%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

22.3%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

6.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

88.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91% of subsidized households are minority

15.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.1% 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

41,61242.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

651

Canada

590

China

440

Mexico

407

Korea

383

Philippines

261

United Kingdom

249

Guatemala

201

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,144

Avg. Commutei

29.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,130

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,388(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.2%Insured

9.8%Uninsured