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Parkland

Florida · 34,670 residents · 12.559 sq mi
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Parkland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,692. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 20,835 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $631,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 177% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,670
+151%since 2000
from 13,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,761 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19610K20K30K41K1990201020202024Parkland
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,692
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,624 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,052
+43%since 2000
from $41,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$631,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,670
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,128 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+34%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score33.1%(4,574)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(20,756)
Black6%(2,067)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(6,406)
Asian8.9%(3,071)
Other4.6%(1,610)
Diversity Score71.9%(24,940)
Diversity Score
72
+118%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkland, Florida?

Parkland, Florida has about 34,670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkland, Florida?

The typical household in Parkland, Florida earns about $159,692 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 $631,000, and the typical rent is about $2,670 a month.

How educated are people in Parkland, Florida?

About 63.0% 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 3.6% 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 31,112 residents, a change of about 874 percent over that period.

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