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Tamarac, Florida
Tamarac, city, in Broward County, Florida. Tamarac had 74,134 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 71,897 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 73,019 (±125). GEOID 1270675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
74,134
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 71,897 · ACS 2020-2024: 73,019 ±125
Median household income
$61,718
±$2,517 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$288,600
±$13,373 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,895
±$73 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Tamarac and what county is it in?
Tamarac is a city in Broward County, Florida. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 6,201 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tamarac 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 Tamarac, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 74,134 people lived in Tamarac on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 71,897 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 73,019 (±125).
| Measure | Tamarac | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 73,019 ±125 | 1,977,129 | +7,145 |
| Households | 31,422 ±1,173 | 753,956 | +4,439 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.09 | 2.60 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 34,141 ±1,115 | 866,019 | +2,847 |
Tamarac's population since 2000
From 55,588 in 2000 to 74,134 in 2025: up 33.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tamarac 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 Tamarac?
The median resident of Tamarac is 47.0 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.5%. 39.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tamarac | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 ±2.0 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±1.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9% ±1.7 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 45.3% ±1.7 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.5% ±2.8 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.2% ±2.2 pts | 30.7% | −8.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.4% ±2.4 pts | 27.4% | +6.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±0.8 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 | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 39.9% ±2.6 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.0% ±2.9 pts | 43.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±1.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7% ±1.4 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±1.8 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4% ±2.2 pts | 36.7% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±1.6 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±1.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±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 Tamarac earn?
Half of Tamarac's 31,422 households earn less than $61,718 a year (±$2,517), against $77,633 in Broward County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $60,218 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tamarac | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,718 ±$2,517 | $77,633 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,781 ±$4,899 | $109,281 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,893 ±$2,110 | $43,052 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±2.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9% ±4.4 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7% ±1.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±1.8 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±2.1 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 Tamarac?
Owners occupy 76.2% of Tamarac's occupied homes and renters 23.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $288,600 by its owner (±$13,373). The median renter pays $1,895 a month including utilities, and 63.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tamarac | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $288,600 ±$13,373 | $414,600 | +$80,736 |
| Median gross rent | $1,895 ±$73 | $1,907 | +$170 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.5% ±6.0 pts | 55.4% | +11.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,039 ±$76 | $2,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.2% ±2.6 pts | 63.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.8% ±2.6 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 34,141 ±1,115 | 866,019 | +2,847 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 37.2% ±2.2 pts | 40.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±2.1 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 Tamarac building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Tamarac in 2025 (5 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 Tamarac work and get to work?
74.7% of Tamarac's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Tamarac | Broward County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5% ±2.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±2.7 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±1.7 pts | 14.7% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min ±1.3 | 29.1 min | +1.9 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 Tamarac?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Tamarac, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,026 (Tract 601.28) to $107,820 (Tract 601.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 204.06Broward County | 7,320 | $75,986 |
| Tract 601.11Broward County | 7,060 | $65,800 |
| Tract 601.28Broward County | 6,771 | $43,026 |
| Tract 204.17Broward County | 5,428 | $43,098 |
| Tract 601.05Broward County | 7,064 | $51,123 |
| Tract 204.14Broward County | 4,945 | $62,379 |
| Tract 601.30Broward County | 4,925 | $48,523 |
| Tract 601.09Broward County | 4,372 | $107,820 |
| Tract 204.15Broward County | 4,019 | $73,531 |
| Tract 204.19Broward County | 3,784 | $81,005 |
| Tract 204.18Broward County | 3,503 | $84,228 |
| Tract 601.07Broward County | 5,019 | $53,716 |
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 Tamarac) · Census block assignment files
How does Tamarac compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tamarac is the 524th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Tamarac ranks 517th 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 | 41st | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 188th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd | 770 |
| Median household income | 517th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 432nd | 763 |
| Median home value | 484th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 185th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 284th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 381st | 733 |
| Median age | 274th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 333rd | 760 |
| Work from home | 423rd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 171st | 764 |
Tamarac's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Tamarac 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 Tamarac?
7 of the 57 figures for Tamarac 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 Tamarac 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 Tamarac.