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Sunrise

Florida · 97,335 residents · 16.199 sq mi
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Sunrise has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,701. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,335
+13%since 2000
from 85,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,009 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 5,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+12%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K71K81K91K101K1990201020202024Sunrise
202498K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,701
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,998 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,548
+53%since 2000
from $18,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,617
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $849 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
34.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+76%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57%(48,863)
Black20%(17,176)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(14,655)
Asian3%(2,602)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(62,343)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(24,490)
Black31.1%(30,270)
Hispanic / Latino35%(34,037)
Asian4%(3,929)
Other3.5%(3,448)
Diversity Score88.5%(86,128)
Diversity Score
88
+22%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
41.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunrise, Florida?

Sunrise, Florida has about 97,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunrise, Florida?

The typical household in Sunrise, Florida earns about $54,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunrise, Florida expensive?

In Sunrise, Florida, the median home is worth about $220,600, and the typical rent is about $1,617 a month.

How educated are people in Sunrise, Florida?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sunrise, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunrise, Florida?

About 12.3% of people in Sunrise, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunrise, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunrise, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,928 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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