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.

Tamarac, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

73,019

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

36.4%26,564

Hispanic/Latino

31.5%23,009

White

26.2%19,153

Asian

2.8%2,052

Two or More

2.5%1,804

Other

0.6%435

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%2,987

High School Diploma

23.5%13,095

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%3,463

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%8,015

Associate's Degree

9.9%5,528

Bachelor's Degree

18.7%10,414

Master's Degree

9%4,993

Professional Degree

1.1%632

Doctorate

0.6%337

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

29.4%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$288,600

Median Renti

$1,895

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.2%23,939

Renter-Occupied

23.8%7,483

Total Units

34,141

Homeownership

76.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%832

$50K–$100K

3.9%938

$100K–$150K

9%2,163

$150K–$200K

9.9%2,363

$200K–$300K

26.2%6,280

$300K–$500K

38%9,106

$500K–$1M

9.2%2,207

$1M+

0.2%50

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

291

$1,000–$1,250

274

$1,250–$1,500

669

$1,500–$2,000

2,936

$2,000+

2,975

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%379

2010–2019

2.8%939

2000–2009

8.9%3,042

1990–1999

15.5%5,306

1980–1989

24.1%8,226

1970–1979

36.6%12,506

1960–1969

8.4%2,857

1950–1959

2%668

1940–1949

0.4%144

1939 or earlier

0.2%74

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.1%28,613

No Fuel

6.3%1,979

Utility Gas

2.1%669

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%61

Fuel Oil

0.1%38

Solar

0.1%37

Other

0.1%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,718

Mean Household Incomei

$80,781

Per Capita Incomei

$35,893

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

38,450

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%1,515

$10K–$15K

4.9%1,544

$15K–$20K

4.2%1,328

$20K–$25K

5%1,580

$25K–$30K

3.1%961

$30K–$35K

3.6%1,122

$35K–$40K

4.4%1,372

$40K–$45K

4.6%1,459

$45K–$50K

4.2%1,325

$50K–$60K

9%2,835

$60K–$75K

11.2%3,528

$75K–$100K

12.9%4,069

$100K–$125K

9.1%2,865

$125K–$150K

7.5%2,356

$150K–$200K

6.6%2,087

$200K+

4.7%1,476

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

314

Residentsi

767

Avg. Tenant Renti

$616/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers310 homes87% occupied$616/mo rent

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,718/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

69%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

22%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% 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

29,16939.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

453

China

306

Canada

275

United Kingdom

274

Philippines

221

India

163

Germany

156

Guatemala

135

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,689

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

36,453

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,366(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured