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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plantation

Florida · 82,934 residents · 21.751 sq mi
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Plantation is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,746. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $138,700. Households here earn about 38% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

82,934
+24%since 1990
from 66,692 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,813 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 3,066 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+2%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
64K73K81K90K99K1990201020202024Plantation
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,746
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,832 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,250
+30%since 1990
from $21,702 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$938
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $705 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.6
−17%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(60,638)
Black6.1%(4,043)
Hispanic / Latino8%(5,344)
Asian1.8%(1,168)
Diversity Score35.3%(23,539)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(56,411)
Black13.4%(11,101)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(10,860)
Asian2.8%(2,359)
Diversity Score59.2%(49,127)
59
+68%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plantation, Florida?

Plantation, Florida has about 82,934 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Plantation, Florida?

The typical household in Plantation, Florida earns about $53,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plantation, Florida expensive?

In Plantation, Florida, the median home is worth about $138,700, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Plantation, Florida?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Plantation, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plantation, Florida?

About 6.4% of people in Plantation, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plantation, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Plantation, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,242 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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