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Plantation

Florida · 84,955 residents · 21.751 sq mi
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Plantation is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,435. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,000. Households here earn about 39% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84,955
+2%since 2000
from 82,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,906 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K73K81K90K99K1990201020202024Plantation
202496K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,435
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,746 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,994
+27%since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $938 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+79%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(56,411)
Black13.4%(11,101)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(10,860)
Asian2.8%(2,359)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(49,127)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(45,599)
Black19.4%(16,470)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(17,372)
Asian3.8%(3,221)
Other2.9%(2,469)
Diversity Score79%(67,088)
Diversity Score
79
+33%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
26.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plantation, Florida?

Plantation, Florida has about 84,955 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plantation, Florida?

The typical household in Plantation, Florida earns about $66,435 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 $307,000, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.

How educated are people in Plantation, Florida?

About 42.0% 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 7.3% 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 18,263 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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