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Hollywood, FL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

155,082
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

40.9
years ∙ half population younger than 40.9, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
66.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

40.2%
foreign-born population
59.8%Native
40.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Hollywood is a city within Broward County, Florida, United States.
Location
City in Broward County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC26.030967° N, 80.164609° W
DMS26° 01′ 51.48″ N, 80° 09′ 52.59″ W

Population Density & area

5,681/sq mi (2,197/km²)
Total Area
30.8 sq mi (79.7 km²)
Land Area
27.3 sq mi (70.6 km²) · 88.5%
Water Area
3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) · 11.5%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

51.6% male
Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%
males per 100 females
Hollywood 106.5
Broward County 96.4
Florida 96.6

Nativity

40.2%
foreign-born population
59.8%Native
40.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Hollywood 40.2%
Broward County 36.9%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

40.9
years ∙ half population younger than 40.9, half older
Hollywood
40.9
Broward County
41.3
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
59.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Hollywood 59.8
Broward County 63.1
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19.1% 20.8% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 62.5% 61.3% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 18.4% 17.9% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 59.8 63.1 69.1
Child dependency ratio 30.5 33.8 33
Old-age dependency ratio 29.3 29.2 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
35%
Black
15.3%
Asian
2.4%
Hispanic
43.2%
Other
4.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
66.6%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Hollywood 66.6%
Broward County 72%
Florida 64.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Hollywood population
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 43.2% 32.8% 27.4%
Mexican 1.7% 2% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 5.5% 4.5% 5.6%
Cuban 10.6% 6.3% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 25.4% 20% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 56.8% 67.2% 72.6%
One race 54% 62.9% 68.8%
White 35% 30.7% 50.4%
Black or African American 15.3% 27.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 2.4% 3.6% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 1.1% 1.1% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.8% 4.3% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

61.3% family
Family 61.3%
Non family 38.7%
% family households
Hollywood 61.3%
Broward County 64%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

2.5
persons per household
Hollywood
2.5
Broward County
2.6
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Hollywood population
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total households 61,409 753,956 8,752,810
Average houshold size 2.5 2.6 2.51
Family households 37,646 482,547 5,652,059
Average family size 3.19 3.25 3.08
Married couple family 24,589 326,704 4,086,171
Other families 13,057 155,843 1,565,888
Male householder 4,232 43,651 454,845
Female householder 8,825 112,192 1,111,043
Non-family households 23,763 271,409 3,100,751
One-person households 19,906 220,523 2,473,731
Male householder 10,753 102,660 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 2,959 34,344 401,750
Female householder 9,153 117,863 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 4,676 59,866 755,340
Other living arrangements 3,857 50,886 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

72,843
housing units
Hollywood 72,843
Broward County 866,019
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

84.3% occupied
Occupied 84.3%
Vacant 15.7%
vacancy rate
Hollywood 15.7%
Broward County 12.9%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

48.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
48.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
50%
Mobile homes
0.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.4%

Median Year Built

1969
Half of houses were built before 1969, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
1.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
51.1%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
37.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
10.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.2 4.6 5.2
1–3 rooms 33.7% 21.5% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 53.5% 59.9% 59.3%
7+ rooms 12.8% 18.5% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 6.3% 3.1% 2.3%
1 bedroom 23.6% 15% 10%
2 bedrooms 32.1% 38.1% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 28.8% 28.6% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 9.1% 15.2% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1969 1981 1989
Total housing units 72,843 866,019 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

58.9% owners
Renter-occupied 41.1%
Owner-occupied 58.9%
homeownership rate
Hollywood 58.9%
Broward County 63.6%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

2.65
Owner-occupied
2.29
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Hollywood 2.65
Broward County 2.63
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total occupied units 61,409 753,956 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 26.6% 27.5% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 43.2% 43% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 15.2% 15.9% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 15.2% 13.7% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 93.2% 95.1% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 3.8% 3.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 3% 1.7% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 8.2% 6.8% 6%
1 vehicle 43.8% 41.1% 38.9%
2 vehicles 33.6% 36.5% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 14.5% 15.6% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 4.3% 3.7% 6.3%
Electricity 87% 90.6% 90.4%
Solar 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.2% 0% 0.2%
No fuel used 8.2% 5.2% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.6% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.3% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.7% 1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$410,600
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Hollywood
$410,600
Broward County
$414,600
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

46.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
46.5%
Owners without a mortgage
26%
Renters
67.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Property value
Median Value $410,600 $414,600 $359,000
Under $100,000 4.8% 7.3% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 10.1% 10.6% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 13.8% 13.6% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 38.9% 32.3% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 25.4% 29.1% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 6.8% 7.1% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 59.4% 58.5% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 40.6% 41.5% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,383 $2,433 $1,959
Without a mortgage $808 $859 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,653 $1,907 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

33.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Hollywood 33.8%
Broward County 36.7%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

10.6%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Hollywood 10.6%
Broward County 9.6%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

33,673
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.1%
K–12
66.6%
College / Undergraduate
21.3%
Graduate / Professional
6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

37.8%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Hollywood
37.8%
Broward County
39.5%
Florida
41.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 33,673 457,420 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 6.1% 6.7% 5.9%
K–12 66.6% 66.9% 66.3%
Kindergarten 4.2% 4.8% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 20.1% 19% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 22.2% 21.3% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 20.2% 21.7% 21.2%
College or graduate school 27.3% 26.4% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 21.3% 19.6% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 6% 6.8% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 37.8% 39.5% 41.6%
School type
Public school 72.6% 77.9% 79.3%
Private school 27.4% 22.1% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

113,153
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college no degree
19.1%
Associates degree
9.7%
Bachelors degree
20%
Graduate or professional degree
13.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
55.7% · 44.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
53.9% · 46.1%
HS graduate
54.8% · 45.2%
Some college no degree
52.1% · 47.9%
Associates degree
53% · 47%
Bachelors degree
46.6% · 53.4%
Graduate or professional degree
46.7% · 53.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Population (25+) 113,153 1,418,380 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 4.5% 4.2% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.1% 5.4% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 26.8% 26.4% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 19.1% 17.5% 18.5%
Associate's degree 9.7% 9.8% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 33.8% 36.7% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 20% 22.5% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 13.8% 14.3% 12.9%
High School or higher 89.4% 90.4% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$41,872
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$24,957
HS graduate
$32,047
Some college or associates
$40,824
Bachelors degree
$58,471
Graduate or professional degree
$70,378

Poverty Rate

6.9%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
26.6%
HS graduate
16.4%
Some college or associates
13.5%
Bachelors degree or higher
6.9%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $41,872 $47,675 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $24,957 $29,060 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $32,047 $36,780 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $40,824 $44,299 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $58,471 $60,589 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $70,378 $78,679 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 26.6% 22.3% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.4% 15.5% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 13.5% 9.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 6.9% 6.5% 5.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

128,974
residents 16 years and over
Hollywood 128,974
Broward County 1,614,654
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
62.8%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Hollywood 62.8%
Broward County 62.6%
Florida 56.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

41
years ∙ half are younger than 41, half older
Hollywood
41
Broward County
42
Florida
40.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

56.1% male
Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Hollywood 43.9
Broward County 47.8
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Hollywood
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total labor force 86,652 1,069,946 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.9% 2.8% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 7.7% 7.4% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 9.2% 9.5% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 12.2% 10.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 22.5% 22.1% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 20.7% 21.3% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 8.8% 10.2% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 7.8% 8.2% 8%
65 to 74 years 6.6% 6.4% 6%
75 years and over 1.6% 1.2% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 56.1% 52.2% 52.5%
Female 43.9% 47.8% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

67.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Hollywood
67.2%
Broward County
66.3%
Florida
59.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

73%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
61%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Hollywood 61%
Broward County 61.6%
Florida 55.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Hollywood
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Hollywood Broward County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 38.4% 33.7% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 72.1% 73.8% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 82.7% 84.5% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 87% 85.4% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 87.1% 86.8% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 86.9% 86.3% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 81.4% 79.5% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 64.6% 65.6% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 36.5% 34.3% 25.2%
75 years and over 10.5% 8.4% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 73% 71.2% 64.4%
Female 61% 61.6% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 62% 60.5% 55.5%
Black or African American 70.2% 69% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native 66.7% 68.1% 63.1%
Asian 63% 66.1% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 58.8% 63.9%
Some Other Race 72.4% 71.7% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 73.3% 71.4% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 74.2% 71.7% 67.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Hollywood
6.5%
Broward County
5.4%
Florida
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

6%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.1%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Hollywood 6%
Broward County 5.3%
Florida 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Hollywood
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Hollywood Broward County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 18.9% 18.3% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 16% 10.8% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 6.3% 6.7% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 7.3% 4.9% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 4.4% 4.6% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 5.6% 4.2% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 3.4% 4.1% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 4.6% 4.1% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 5.4% 3.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 3.9% 4.6% 4%
By gender
Male 6% 5.3% 4.8%
Female 7.1% 5.6% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.1% 4.2% 4.2%
Black or African American 11.5% 7.9% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28.2% 5.9% 6%
Asian 4.6% 4.2% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 2.4% 6.3%
Some Other Race 5.6% 4.6% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 6% 4.9% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7% 4.8% 4.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

80,979
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Hollywood 80,979
Broward County 1,010,306
Florida 10,484,998
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

71%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Hollywood 71%
Broward County 73%
Florida 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Hollywood, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 13%
Accommodation and food services 8.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Retail trade employs the most men — 13.6% of 45,588 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 22.6% of 35,391 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Hollywood
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total employed population 80,979 1,010,306 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.2% 0.2% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 7.5% 7.2% 8.2%
Manufacturing 4.4% 5.2% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 3.1% 3% 2.3%
Retail trade 13.6% 12.1% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7% 6.5% 5.6%
Utilities 0.6% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 1.5% 1.8% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.2% 5% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 3.2% 3% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 8.1% 8.8% 8.3%
Corporate management 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 6.7% 6.5% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.1% 7.1% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 13% 13.4% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 3% 2.6% 3%
Accommodation and food services 8.9% 7.7% 8%
Other services 6.4% 5.3% 5%
Government 3.2% 4.1% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

76.3% Private
Government 7.7%
Private Employment 76.3%
Self Employed 16%
Private employment (%)
Hollywood 76.3%
Broward County 75%
Florida 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

16%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 7.9%
Unincorporated business 7.9%
Unpaid family workers 0.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Hollywood
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary 76.3% 75% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 70.3% 69.1% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 6% 5.9% 6.8%
Self-employed 16% 14.5% 13%
Incorporated business 7.9% 7.6% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 7.9% 6.7% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 7.7% 10.4% 11.7%
Local government 5.3% 6.8% 6.7%
State government 0.9% 1.8% 2.8%
Federal government 1.5% 1.8% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

13% WFH
Work from home 13%
Commute to work 87%
Working from home (%)
Hollywood 13%
Broward County 14.7%
Florida 15.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Hollywood 29.4
Broward County 29.1
Florida 28
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Hollywood
Employed residents 16+.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total employed population 80,979 1,010,306 10,484,998
Worked from home 13% 14.7% 15.7%
Drove Alone 67.7% 69.7% 70.2%
Carpooled 10.9% 9.8% 9.2%
Public transportation 2.5% 1.8% 1.2%
Walked 1.7% 1.2% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 4.2% 2.7% 2.4%
Commuting population 68,820 844,895 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.4 29.1 28
Less than 5 minutes 1.5% 1.5% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 17.6% 15.4% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 33.3% 37.3% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 27.6% 26.3% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 9% 10.1% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 8.1% 6.7% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 3% 2.8% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$51,328
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Hollywood $51,328
Broward County $55,053
Florida $53,777
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

93 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Hollywood 93¢
Broward County 86¢
Florida 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Hollywood, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$80,727
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $80,727
Utilities $77,188
Professional and technical services $74,073
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $123,333, compared to $53,030 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $78,333, compared to $49,529 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Hollywood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Median Earnings $51,328 $55,053 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $40,485 $44,878 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $108,313 $79,425
Construction $48,129 $49,416 $51,244
Manufacturing $55,676 $58,715 $61,500
Wholesale trade $48,953 $58,375 $60,245
Retail trade $37,624 $42,624 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $54,081 $54,805 $51,693
Utilities $77,188 $86,371 $74,932
Information $59,902 $71,197 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $70,551 $72,481 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $68,750 $62,433 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $74,073 $82,993 $83,266
Corporate management $56,722 $76,429 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $34,276 $41,222 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $57,424 $58,218 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $51,295 $54,381 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $47,379 $49,091 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $36,711 $38,042 $36,202
Other services $43,908 $42,445 $42,865
Government $80,727 $74,943 $65,233
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$84,614
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $84,614
Own incorporated business $65,072
Local government $64,641
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $84,132, compared to $53,030 for all employed men
Female
Women in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $86,324, compared to $49,529 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Hollywood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $48,471 $52,756 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $59,985 $62,329 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $65,072 $62,884 $63,728
Unincorporated business $37,005 $40,217 $41,003
Government
Local government $64,641 $64,722 $56,571
State government $59,531 $56,602 $54,847
Federal government $84,614 $78,461 $76,583
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Hollywood, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$110,463
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $110,463
Computer and math $94,176
Architecture and engineering $85,246
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $148,875 versus $53,030 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $99,146 versus $49,529 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Hollywood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $51,328 $55,053 $53,777
Management and business
Management $73,008 $85,549 $84,926
Business and finance $80,400 $79,713 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $94,176 $86,929 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $85,246 $86,195 $92,646
Sciences $54,598 $74,694 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $49,889 $54,497 $53,613
Legal $71,833 $87,248 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $55,463 $56,479 $53,827
Arts, design and media $70,646 $60,685 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $110,463 $90,822 $87,559
Health technicians $50,061 $49,316 $50,015
Healthcare support $34,488 $38,642 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $46,697 $47,463 $49,390
Law enforcement $83,934 $88,548 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $32,958 $34,345 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $29,496 $31,365 $32,199
Personal care and service $35,196 $35,782 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $43,248 $53,006 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $43,255 $43,868 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $37,837 $37,756 $32,891
Construction and extraction $45,373 $44,026 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $49,119 $52,237 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $47,841 $42,355 $42,774
Transportation $41,897 $46,968 $47,661
Material moving $35,421 $35,672 $34,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$67,203
Median household income in Hollywood
Median household income (USD)
Hollywood
$67,203
Broward County
$77,633
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Hollywood, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$39,358
Per capita income in Hollywood
Per capita income (USD)
Hollywood
$39,358
Broward County
$43,052
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Hollywood, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$96,417
Average household income in Hollywood
Avg household income (USD)
Hollywood
$96,417
Broward County
$109,281
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Hollywood, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$96,417
Mean household income
$67,203
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Hollywood $29,214
Broward County $31,648
Florida $31,399
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Hollywood
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Hollywood and peer geographies.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total households 61,409 753,956 8,752,810
Median household income $67,203 $77,633 $74,568
Mean household income $96,417 $109,281 $105,967
Mean-median gap $29,214 $31,648 $31,399
Family households 37,646 482,547 5,652,059
Median family income $83,362 $92,109 $89,891
Mean family income $112,518 $126,243 $123,165
Mean-median gap $29,156 $34,134 $33,274
Non-family households 23,763 271,409 3,100,751
Median non-family income $41,182 $49,329 $46,706
Mean non-family income $64,924 $73,452 $69,144
Mean-median gap $23,742 $24,123 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $39,358 $43,052 $42,609
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Hollywood
79.9%
Broward County
79.8%
Florida
73.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
29.3% of households (18,022) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,206
SSI (disability)
3.7% of households (2,288) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,386
Cash Assistance
2% of households (1,232) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,386
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.2% of households (8,729) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Hollywood
Share of households receiving each income type
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total households 61,409 753,956 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 80% 80% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 29% 30% 37%
Average social security income $22,206 $22,137 $24,828
Retirement income 16% 18% 26%
Average retirement income $33,348 $35,632 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $10,386 $11,459 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 14% 13% 13%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$83,362
Family households earn $83,362, compared to $41,182 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$67,203
Family households
$83,362
Nonfamily households
$41,182
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$100,287
Married-couple families earn $100,287, compared to $61,515 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$83,362
Married-couple families
$100,287
Other family types
$61,515
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Hollywood
Median household and family income by household size in Hollywood, compared with peer geographies.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Total households 61,409 753,956 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $36,334 $42,244 $39,848
2-person $71,473 $81,980 $82,761
3-person $87,630 $97,547 $95,427
4-person $112,488 $116,916 $108,289
5-person $93,348 $108,660 $106,553
6-person $109,153 $115,735 $111,769
7-person or more $108,606 $119,671 $114,313
Total families 37,646 482,547 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $66,837 $78,048 $80,311
3-person $86,361 $93,905 $92,146
4-person $107,670 $116,269 $108,122
5-person $93,851 $108,051 $106,408
6-person $92,095 $112,482 $109,058
7-person or more $105,370 $116,664 $110,800
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

52.12%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.18%
of all household income
Top 20%
52.12%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.18% — meaning the top 20% hold 16 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$450,602
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.33%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
23.36%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $450,602 and hold 23.36% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.33%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
38.7%
$50K - $100K
28.7%
$100K - $150K
15.7%
$150K - $200K
6.9%
Over $200K
9.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

32.5%
of all households, 20,007 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Hollywood 32.5%
Broward County 38.4%
Florida 36.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Hollywood
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Hollywood, compared with peer geographies.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Median household income $67,203 $77,633 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.6% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.2% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.8% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 6.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 12% 10.9% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.9% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 12.8% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 17.5% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.9% 8.7% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 9.9% 12.2% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 26.7% 22% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 54.6% 48.7% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 32.5% 38.4% 36.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.49
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Hollywood 0.49
Broward County 0.49
Florida 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$251,309
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Hollywood
$251,309
Broward County
$284,975
Florida
$275,903
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Hollywood
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $28,974 $31,946 $31,856
Lower 20% $51,845 $60,529 $59,310
Middle 20% $84,857 $96,386 $92,767
Upper 20% $135,585 $153,654 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $15,298 $16,105 $16,635
Lower 20% $39,302 $46,042 $45,334
Middle 20% $68,226 $77,572 $75,031
Upper 20% $107,949 $121,713 $116,930
Top 20% $251,309 $284,975 $275,903
Top 5% $450,602 $521,573 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.18% 2.95% 3.14%
Lower 20% 8.15% 8.43% 8.56%
Middle 20% 14.15% 14.2% 14.16%
Upper 20% 22.39% 22.27% 22.07%
Top 20% 52.12% 52.15% 52.07%
Top 5% 23.36% 23.86% 24.3%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 31,503 White households (51.3% of all households), the median household income is $73,638.
Black
Among the 8,479 Black or African American households (13.8% of all households), the median household income is $65,434.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Hollywood
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Broward County and Florida.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
All Residents $67,203 $77,633 $74,568
White $73,638 $84,758 $80,213
Black or African American $65,434 $62,857 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $78,615 $67,552
Asian $65,287 $101,572 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $118,021 $86,827
Some Other Race $66,815 $69,831 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $64,532 $80,243 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $66,509 $77,476 $70,097
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

14.7%
14.7% of residents, or 22,632 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Hollywood
14.7%
Broward County
12.2%
Florida
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

3.9%
3.9% of full-time, year-round workers, or 2,283 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Hollywood
3.9%
Broward County
2.5%
Florida
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

19.2%
19.2% of children under 18, or 5,622 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Hollywood
19.2%
Broward County
15.7%
Florida
16.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

15.8%
15.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 4,369 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Hollywood
15.8%
Broward County
15.7%
Florida
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Hollywood Broward County Florida
Overall poverty rate 14.7% 12.2% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 19.2% 15.7% 16.5%
Under 5 years 24.9% 16.6% 18%
5 to 17 years 17.4% 15.3% 16%
18 to 64 years 13.1% 10.1% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 16.1% 11.3% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 11.4% 9.5% 10.4%
65 years and over 15.8% 15.7% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 14.2% 11.2% 11.5%
Female 15.2% 13.2% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 3.9% 2.5% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 16.8% 13.1% 14.9%
Did not work 26.2% 23.6% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

14.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
14.2%
Family
10.8%
Nonfamily
19.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

10.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
10.8%
Married-couple
7.9%
Other families
16.3%
Key insights
  • 7.9% of married-couple families (1,938 families) live below the poverty line, compared to 16.3% of single-parent and other family types (2,133 families).
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Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Hollywood
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Hollywood Broward County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10.8% 9.3% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 21.7% 20.9% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 16.1% 12.1% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6.7% 6.6% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 9.6% 9.7% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 19.5% 19.6% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 21.4% 30.9% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 12.7% 10.8% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 18.2% 16.5% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 26.7% 27.2% 21.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
12.6% of White residents, or 8,923 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
18.5% of Black or African American residents, or 4,476 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Hollywood
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Hollywood and peer geographies.
Hollywood Broward County Florida
All Residents 14.7% 12.2% 12.6%
White 12.6% 10.1% 10%
Black or African American 18.5% 16.4% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42% 13.4% 18.4%
Asian 17.3% 9.2% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 12.1% 13.5%
Some Other Race 16.1% 13.9% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 15.2% 10.8% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4% 11.7% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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