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Deerfield Beach, Florida
Deerfield Beach, city, in Broward County, Florida. Deerfield Beach had 89,339 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 86,859 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 88,093 (±65). GEOID 1216725.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,339
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 86,859 · ACS 2020-2024: 88,093 ±65
Median household income
$59,730
±$3,347 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$309,600
±$18,154 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,774
±$63 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Deerfield Beach and what county is it in?
Deerfield Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida. It covers 15.0 square miles of land, 5,805 residents per square mile in 2020.
Deerfield Beach is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Deerfield Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 89,339 people lived in Deerfield Beach on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 86,859 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 88,093 (±65).
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 88,093 ±65 | 1,977,129 | +7,781 |
| Households | 36,441 ±1,443 | 753,956 | +4,336 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.09 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 46,578 ±1,252 | 866,019 | +4,981 |
Deerfield Beach's population since 2000
From 64,583 in 2000 to 89,339 in 2025: up 38.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Deerfield Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Deerfield Beach?
The median resident of Deerfield Beach is 43.9 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 36.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.5%. 39.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 ±1.7 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% ±1.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7% ±1.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±1.8 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.4% ±2.6 pts | 32.8% | +5.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.7% ±2.3 pts | 30.7% | −12.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.5% ±3.0 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.1% ±2.2 pts | 36.9% | +4.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.7% ±2.4 pts | 43.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.9% ±2.2 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9% ±1.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.8% ±1.8 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±1.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±2.2 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Deerfield Beach earn?
Half of Deerfield Beach's 36,441 households earn less than $59,730 a year (±$3,347), against $77,633 in Broward County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $59,226 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,730 ±$3,347 | $77,633 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,373 ±$5,930 | $109,281 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,683 ±$2,369 | $43,052 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±1.7 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.7% ±4.8 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.4% ±1.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±1.9 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±2.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Deerfield Beach?
Owners occupy 63.9% of Deerfield Beach's occupied homes and renters 36.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,600 by its owner (±$18,154). The median renter pays $1,774 a month including utilities, and 57.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,600 ±$18,154 | $414,600 | +$102,105 |
| Median gross rent | $1,774 ±$63 | $1,907 | +$142 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.9% ±5.3 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,094 ±$118 | $2,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.9% ±2.3 pts | 63.6% | +4.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.1% ±2.3 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 46,578 ±1,252 | 866,019 | +4,981 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 26.8% ±2.2 pts | 40.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Deerfield Beach building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Deerfield Beach in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Deerfield Beach work and get to work?
69.5% of Deerfield Beach's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Deerfield Beach | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±2.0 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.2 pts | 5.4% | −1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5% ±2.6 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±2.1 pts | 14.7% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min ±1.3 | 29.1 min | +3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Deerfield Beach?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Deerfield Beach, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,262 (Tract 104.03) to $107,431 (Tract 104.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 107.02Broward County | 10,775 | $59,012 |
| Tract 104.05Broward County | 10,009 | $80,823 |
| Tract 103.05Broward County | 6,368 | $40,111 |
| Tract 104.07Broward County | 6,307 | $54,412 |
| Tract 107.01Broward County | 5,679 | $58,403 |
| Tract 104.01Broward County | 5,650 | $107,431 |
| Tract 103.07Broward County | 4,948 | $40,648 |
| Tract 103.08Broward County | 4,745 | $79,725 |
| Tract 104.03Broward County | 4,633 | $28,262 |
| Tract 103.04Broward County | 4,029 | $42,102 |
| Tract 104.06Broward County | 4,313 | $88,196 |
| Tract 102.02Broward County | 3,594 | $52,019 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Deerfield Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Deerfield Beach compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Deerfield Beach is the 401st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 30th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Deerfield Beach ranks 546th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 30th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 196th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd | 770 |
| Median household income | 546th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 438th | 763 |
| Median home value | 434th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 252nd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 221st | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 391st | 733 |
| Median age | 351st | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 517th | 760 |
| Work from home | 389th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 336th | 764 |
Deerfield Beach's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Deerfield Beach with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Deerfield Beach?
4 of the 57 figures for Deerfield Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Deerfield Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Deerfield Beach.