Plantation

FL

Broward County, Florida

Population 2.0M |Median income $77,633 |18 hospitals

Population
1,977,129
Broward County
Median Income
$77,633
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$414,600
+82% vs avg
Median Age
41.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
2.0M+11%
Median Income
$77,633+51%
Median Home Value
$414,600+128%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-15%
Unemployment
5.4%-55%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,907/mo
Poverty Rate
12.2% -14% vs avg
Unemployment 5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.7%
Work From Home 14.7%
Public Transit 1.8%

Population

White 37.8%
African American 28%
Asian 3.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
36.3%
Obesity
30.6%
Physical Inactivity
26.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.7%
Binge Drinking
14%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Diabetes
13.5%
Current Smoking
11.8%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.5%
Dental Visit 56.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 18 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
3
★★★
5
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
2.7/5
Total Hospitals
18
With ER
10
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIRAMAR
MIRAMAR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
FT LAUDERDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CLEVELAND CLINIC HOSPITAL
WESTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
DAVIE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
HOLLYWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
FORT LAUDERDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE PINES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS
CORAL SPRINGS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST
PEMBROKE PINES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BROWARD HEALTH NORTH
DEERFIELD BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Plantation Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Wakulla Counties in Florida

NOAA · 3h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Plantation, FL? ▼
Plantation, FL has a population of 1,977,129 people, located in Broward County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Plantation? ▼
The median household income in Plantation, FL is $77,633 per year. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
What is the median home value in Plantation? ▼
The median home value in Plantation, FL is $414,600. Median rent is $1,907/month.
What are the top health concerns in Plantation? ▼
The top health indicators in Plantation include Short Sleep Duration (39.7%), High Blood Pressure (36.3%), Obesity (30.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Plantation? ▼
Plantation has 18 hospitals with an average rating of 2.7/5 stars. 10 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Plantation? ▼
The median age in Plantation, FL is 41.3 years. 36.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Plantation, FL is located in Broward County, Florida. With a population of 2.0M and a median household income of $77,633, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 18 hospitals with an average rating of 2.7/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Plantation area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Broward County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.