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Deerfield Beach

Florida · 86,859 residents · 14.958 sq mi
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Deerfield Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,183. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86,859
+34%since 2000
from 64,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,807 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 4,318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
−2%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K55K67K80K92K1990201020202024Deerfield Beach
202488K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,183
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,041 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,053
+16%since 2000
from $23,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,394
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $790 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(46,014)
Black15.7%(10,122)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(5,643)
Asian1.4%(880)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(34,416)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(36,225)
Black24.4%(21,202)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(17,568)
Asian1.9%(1,616)
Other3.4%(2,937)
Diversity Score83.9%(72,857)
Diversity Score
84
+57%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
37.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deerfield Beach, Florida?

Deerfield Beach, Florida has about 86,859 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deerfield Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Deerfield Beach, Florida earns about $47,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deerfield Beach, Florida expensive?

In Deerfield Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $182,100, and the typical rent is about $1,394 a month.

How educated are people in Deerfield Beach, Florida?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Deerfield Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deerfield Beach, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in Deerfield Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deerfield Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Deerfield Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,534 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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