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Parkland

Florida · 39,186 residents (2025 est.) · 12.559 sq mi
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#147Highest median rentof 6,764$3,157#174Highest median household incomeof 6,818$198,669#273Most expensive homesof 6,786$983,000#327Most educatedof 6,82671.0%
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Parkland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $198,669. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 23,343 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $983,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,178
+169%since 2000
from 13,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,960 / sq mi
+59%since 2009
from 1,864 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+7%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39,186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
19610K20K30K41K1990201020202024Parkland
202437K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(2,575)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(2,852)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(3,326)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(3,954)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(1,583)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.5%(2,799)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(4,561)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416%(5,963)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(4,732)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(2,947)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(1,273)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(613)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$198,669
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,624 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,398
+68%since 2000
from $41,896 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−10%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$983,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,157
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,128 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−18%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(11,638)
Black3%(420)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,152)
Asian3.2%(445)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(20,318)
Black13%(4,828)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(6,117)
Asian7.2%(2,692)
Other8.7%(3,223)
Diversity Score
81
+61%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
South American8.9%(3,324)
Colombian5.9%(2,177)
Puerto Rican2.3%(853)
Cuban1.9%(700)
Mexican1.6%(589)
Peruvian1.3%(484)
Guatemalan0.5%(169)
Argentine0.4%(166)
Ecuadorian0.4%(157)
Dominican0.4%(140)
Venezuelan0.3%(129)
+ 7 more hispanic origin groups with data
Chilean0.3%(125)
Bolivian0.2%(77)
Spaniard0.2%(64)
Panamanian0.2%(62)
Salvadoran0.1%(21)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.6%(1,719)
Chinese1.6%(602)
Vietnamese0.4%(136)
Filipino0.3%(95)
Pakistani0.2%(81)
Japanese0.1%(49)
Ancestry
Italian6.8%(2,523)
Irish6.4%(2,373)
Polish5.6%(2,081)
English5.2%(1,927)
American4.7%(1,764)
German4%(1,503)
West Indian3.9%(1,449)
Russian3.5%(1,317)
Jamaican3.4%(1,261)
French1.6%(604)
Arab1.4%(532)
Lithuanian1.4%(522)
+ 35 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.1%(401)
Scottish1.1%(397)
Portuguese0.9%(349)
Turkish0.8%(301)
Ukrainian0.8%(281)
Austrian0.7%(258)
Moroccan0.7%(257)
Brazilian0.7%(244)
British0.6%(221)
Iraqi0.6%(213)
Czech0.5%(201)
Israeli0.4%(164)
Dutch0.4%(162)
Hungarian0.4%(147)
Iranian0.4%(143)
Swedish0.4%(140)
Swiss0.4%(135)
Serbian0.3%(121)
Canadian0.3%(113)
Romanian0.2%(79)
Latvian0.2%(66)
Lebanese0.1%(42)
Danish0.1%(41)
Slovak0.1%(35)
Norwegian0.1%(28)
Finnish0.1%(24)
Armenian0.1%(21)
Syrian0.1%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(19)
Welsh0%(17)
Nigerian0%(14)
Belgian0%(9)
RANKED:Largest South American population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Colombian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 72.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 13.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(3,940)
Married64.4%(8,834)
Widowed0.8%(105)
Divorced6.1%(842)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(4,047)
Married58.6%(8,616)
Widowed5.4%(787)
Divorced8.5%(1,254)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkland, Florida?

Parkland, Florida has about 37,178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkland, Florida?

The typical household in Parkland, Florida earns about $198,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkland, Florida expensive?

In Parkland, Florida, the median home is worth about $983,000, and the typical rent is about $3,157 a month.

How educated are people in Parkland, Florida?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parkland, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkland, Florida?

About 4.3% of people in Parkland, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkland, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkland, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,620 residents, a change of about 945 percent over that period.

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

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