City · Florida
Plantation, Broward County, Florida
Plantation, Broward County, city, in Broward County, Florida. Plantation, Broward County had 99,183 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 91,750 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 96,293 (±52). GEOID 1257425.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
99,183
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 91,750 · ACS 2020-2024: 96,293 ±52
Median household income
$92,541
±$5,276 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$483,500
±$13,932 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,240
±$54 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Plantation, Broward County and what county is it in?
Plantation, Broward County is a city in Broward County, Florida. It covers 21.8 square miles of land, 4,218 residents per square mile in 2020.
Plantation, Broward County 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 Plantation, Broward County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 99,183 people lived in Plantation, Broward County on July 1, 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 91,750 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 96,293 (±52).
| Measure | Plantation, Broward County | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 96,293 ±52 | 1,977,129 | +2,844 |
| Households | 37,137 ±1,049 | 753,956 | +3,349 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.07 | 2.60 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 40,014 ±1,055 | 866,019 | +2,322 |
Plantation, Broward County's population since 2000
From 82,934 in 2000 to 99,183 in 2025: up 19.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plantation, Broward County 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 Plantation, Broward County?
The median resident of Plantation, Broward County is 40.2 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 30.6%. 30.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plantation, Broward County | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 ±1.0 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±1.4 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±1.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±1.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.6% ±2.1 pts | 32.8% | +4.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.1% ±2.2 pts | 30.7% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.0% ±2.4 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 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 | 4.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 30.8% ±2.0 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.2% ±2.5 pts | 43.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±0.9 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±1.7 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7% ±1.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.9% ±1.7 pts | 36.7% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.1% ±1.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±1.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1% ±0.8 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 Plantation, Broward County earn?
Half of Plantation, Broward County's 37,137 households earn less than $92,541 a year (±$5,276), against $77,633 in Broward County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $92,183 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plantation, Broward County | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,541 ±$5,276 | $77,633 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $128,353 ±$7,309 | $109,281 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,897 ±$2,942 | $43,052 | +$4,296 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±1.7 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.4% ±3.2 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.0% ±1.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±0.5 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±1.1 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 Plantation, Broward County?
Owners occupy 64.3% of Plantation, Broward County's occupied homes and renters 35.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $483,500 by its owner (±$13,932). The median renter pays $2,240 a month including utilities, and 54.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plantation, Broward County | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $483,500 ±$13,932 | $414,600 | +$76,263 |
| Median gross rent | $2,240 ±$54 | $1,907 | +$171 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.9% ±4.1 pts | 55.4% | +8.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,652 ±$92 | $2,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.3% ±2.4 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.7% ±2.4 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 40,014 ±1,055 | 866,019 | +2,322 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±2.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.3% ±1.6 pts | 40.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±1.2 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 Plantation, Broward County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units in Plantation, Broward County in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 0.2 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 Plantation, Broward County work and get to work?
69.5% of Plantation, Broward County's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Plantation, Broward County | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±1.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5% ±2.5 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8% ±1.6 pts | 14.7% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±1.0 | 29.1 min | no clear change |
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 Plantation, Broward County?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Plantation, Broward County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,868 (Tract 605.01) to $150,948 (Tract 610.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 608.02Broward County | 7,712 | $73,929 |
| Tract 610.04Broward County | 7,126 | $92,275 |
| Tract 606.08Broward County | 6,852 | $73,663 |
| Tract 605.01Broward County | 6,387 | $54,868 |
| Tract 610.01Broward County | 6,428 | $150,948 |
| Tract 606.06Broward County | 5,826 | $57,044 |
| Tract 601.22Broward County | 6,485 | $101,950 |
| Tract 606.05Broward County | 5,234 | $97,911 |
| Tract 606.03Broward County | 5,206 | $76,528 |
| Tract 601.21Broward County | 4,875 | $146,703 |
| Tract 609Broward County | 4,822 | $116,296 |
| Tract 605.04Broward County | 4,764 | $132,361 |
Every census tract in Plantation, Broward County, with its figures
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 Plantation, Broward County) · Census block assignment files
How does Plantation, Broward County compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plantation, Broward County is the 347th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Plantation, Broward County ranks 189th 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 | 27th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 105th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 155th | 770 |
| Median household income | 189th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 204th | 763 |
| Median home value | 159th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 70th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 396th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 158th | 733 |
| Median age | 485th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 510th | 760 |
| Work from home | 252nd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 372nd | 764 |
Plantation, Broward County's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Plantation, Broward County 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 Plantation, Broward County?
2 of the 57 figures for Plantation, Broward County 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 Plantation, Broward County 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 Plantation.