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Pompano Beach, 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

114,147
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

41.3
years ∙ half population younger than 41.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
70.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

34%
foreign-born population
66%Native
34% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Pompano Beach is a city within Broward County, Florida, United States.
Location
City in Broward County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC26.241622° N, 80.133851° W
DMS26° 14′ 29.84″ N, 80° 08′ 01.86″ W

Population Density & area

4,736/sq mi (1,832/km²)
Total Area
24.7 sq mi (63.9 km²)
Land Area
24.1 sq mi (62.3 km²) · 97.5%
Water Area
0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) · 2.5%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

53.5% male
Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%
males per 100 females
Pompano Beach 115.3
Broward County 96.4
Florida 96.6

Nativity

34%
foreign-born population
66%Native
34% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Pompano Beach 34%
Broward County 36.9%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

41.3
years ∙ half population younger than 41.3, half older
Pompano Beach
41.3
Broward County
41.3
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
62.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Pompano Beach 62.3
Broward County 63.1
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19.1% 20.8% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 61.6% 61.3% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 19.3% 17.9% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 62.3 63.1 69.1
Child dependency ratio 31 33.8 33
Old-age dependency ratio 31.2 29.2 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
37.6%
Black
28.9%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
24.9%
Other
6.7%
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
70.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Pompano Beach 70.9%
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 Pompano Beach population
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 24.9% 32.8% 27.4%
Mexican 6.2% 2% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 3.5% 4.5% 5.6%
Cuban 2.6% 6.3% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 12.6% 20% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 75.1% 67.2% 72.6%
One race 69.2% 62.9% 68.8%
White 37.6% 30.7% 50.4%
Black or African American 28.9% 27.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 1.9% 3.6% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.6% 1.1% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.9% 4.3% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

55.4% family
Family 55.4%
Non family 44.6%
% family households
Pompano Beach 55.4%
Broward County 64%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

2.35
persons per household
Pompano Beach
2.35
Broward County
2.6
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Pompano Beach population
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total households 47,167 753,956 8,752,810
Average houshold size 2.35 2.6 2.51
Family households 26,129 482,547 5,652,059
Average family size 3.1 3.25 3.08
Married couple family 16,135 326,704 4,086,171
Other families 9,994 155,843 1,565,888
Male householder 3,597 43,651 454,845
Female householder 6,397 112,192 1,111,043
Non-family households 21,038 271,409 3,100,751
One-person households 17,330 220,523 2,473,731
Male householder 9,392 102,660 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 3,530 34,344 401,750
Female householder 7,938 117,863 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 3,915 59,866 755,340
Other living arrangements 3,708 50,886 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

61,070
housing units
Pompano Beach 61,070
Broward County 866,019
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

77.2% occupied
Occupied 77.2%
Vacant 22.8%
vacancy rate
Pompano Beach 22.8%
Broward County 12.9%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

32.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
32.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
64.8%
Mobile homes
2.1%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1974
Half of houses were built before 1974, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
36.6%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
50.6%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
12.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.3 4.6 5.2
1–3 rooms 23.9% 21.5% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 65.8% 59.9% 59.3%
7+ rooms 10.3% 18.5% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 3.6% 3.1% 2.3%
1 bedroom 17.6% 15% 10%
2 bedrooms 48.5% 38.1% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 23.9% 28.6% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 6.3% 15.2% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1974 1981 1989
Total housing units 61,070 866,019 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

55.5% owners
Renter-occupied 44.5%
Owner-occupied 55.5%
homeownership rate
Pompano Beach 55.5%
Broward County 63.6%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

2.24
Owner-occupied
2.5
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Pompano Beach 2.24
Broward County 2.63
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total occupied units 47,167 753,956 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 31.1% 27.5% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 43.6% 43% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 11.6% 15.9% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 13.7% 13.7% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 94.3% 95.1% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 4.4% 3.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 1.4% 1.7% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 7.9% 6.8% 6%
1 vehicle 49% 41.1% 38.9%
2 vehicles 32.2% 36.5% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 11% 15.6% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 3.3% 3.7% 6.3%
Electricity 91.2% 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 5% 5.2% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.8% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 1.2% 1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$349,300
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Pompano Beach
$349,300
Broward County
$414,600
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

49.7%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
49.7%
Owners without a mortgage
23.2%
Renters
62.3%
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
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Property value
Median Value $349,300 $414,600 $359,000
Under $100,000 7.3% 7.3% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 12.1% 10.6% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 21.6% 13.6% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 31.3% 32.3% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 21% 29.1% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 6.9% 7.1% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 49.8% 58.5% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 50.2% 41.5% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,150 $2,433 $1,959
Without a mortgage $931 $859 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,724 $1,907 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

30.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Pompano Beach 30.8%
Broward County 36.7%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

14.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Pompano Beach 14.3%
Broward County 9.6%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

22,462
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.7%
K–12
68.1%
College / Undergraduate
18.9%
Graduate / Professional
6.3%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

23.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Pompano Beach
23.1%
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
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 22,462 457,420 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 6.7% 6.7% 5.9%
K–12 68.1% 66.9% 66.3%
Kindergarten 5.6% 4.8% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 19.6% 19% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 21.3% 21.3% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 21.6% 21.7% 21.2%
College or graduate school 25.2% 26.4% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 18.9% 19.6% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 6.3% 6.8% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 23.1% 39.5% 41.6%
School type
Public school 79.3% 77.9% 79.3%
Private school 20.7% 22.1% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

84,472
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
9th-12th, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
27.9%
Some college no degree
19.6%
Associates degree
7.3%
Bachelors degree
20.1%
Graduate or professional degree
10.7%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
56.3% · 43.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
57.3% · 42.7%
HS graduate
59.3% · 40.7%
Some college no degree
48.6% · 51.4%
Associates degree
46.5% · 53.5%
Bachelors degree
50.8% · 49.2%
Graduate or professional degree
51.8% · 48.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Population (25+) 84,472 1,418,380 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 6.6% 4.2% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 7.7% 5.4% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 27.9% 26.4% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 19.6% 17.5% 18.5%
Associate's degree 7.3% 9.8% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 30.8% 36.7% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 20.1% 22.5% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 10.7% 14.3% 12.9%
High School or higher 85.7% 90.4% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$41,072
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$30,610
HS graduate
$37,140
Some college or associates
$40,139
Bachelors degree
$50,870
Graduate or professional degree
$70,943

Poverty Rate

7.9%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
23.9%
HS graduate
17.8%
Some college or associates
10%
Bachelors degree or higher
7.9%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $41,072 $47,675 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $30,610 $29,060 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $37,140 $36,780 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $40,139 $44,299 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $50,870 $60,589 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $70,943 $78,679 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 23.9% 22.3% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.8% 15.5% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 10% 9.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7.9% 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+)

94,809
residents 16 years and over
Pompano Beach 94,809
Broward County 1,614,654
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
58.5%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Pompano Beach 58.5%
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)

40.3
years ∙ half are younger than 40.3, half older
Pompano Beach
40.3
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

56.4% male
Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Pompano Beach 43.6
Broward County 47.8
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Pompano Beach
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total labor force 60,462 1,069,946 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.1% 2.8% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 7.5% 7.4% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 10.9% 9.5% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 12.8% 10.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 21.8% 22.1% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 19.4% 21.3% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 9.3% 10.2% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 7.9% 8.2% 8%
65 to 74 years 6.3% 6.4% 6%
75 years and over 1% 1.2% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 56.4% 52.2% 52.5%
Female 43.6% 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)

63.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Pompano Beach
63.8%
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

67.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
59.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Pompano Beach 59.8%
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 Pompano Beach
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 40.6% 33.7% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 78.3% 73.8% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 81.3% 84.5% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 83% 85.4% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 86.1% 86.8% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 84.4% 86.3% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 75.7% 79.5% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 56.7% 65.6% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 33% 34.3% 25.2%
75 years and over 6.1% 8.4% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 67.3% 71.2% 64.4%
Female 59.8% 61.6% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 55.1% 60.5% 55.5%
Black or African American 66% 69% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native 68.9% 68.1% 63.1%
Asian 74.8% 66.1% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 88.9% 58.8% 63.9%
Some Other Race 78.9% 71.7% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 75.9% 71.4% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 77.1% 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

8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Pompano Beach
8%
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

8.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.7%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Pompano Beach 8.3%
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 Pompano Beach
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 23.1% 18.3% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 11.3% 10.8% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 5.7% 6.7% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 6.7% 4.9% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 8.9% 4.6% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 9.7% 4.2% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 5.5% 4.1% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 5.7% 4.1% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 2% 3.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 6.6% 4.6% 4%
By gender
Male 8.3% 5.3% 4.8%
Female 7.7% 5.6% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.4% 4.2% 4.2%
Black or African American 12.9% 7.9% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 5.9% 6%
Asian 7.4% 4.2% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 2.4% 6.3%
Some Other Race 3.4% 4.6% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.9% 4.9% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 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

55,425
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Pompano Beach 55,425
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

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Pompano Beach 69%
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 Pompano Beach, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 8 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 12.1%
Retail trade 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 10.9%
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
Construction employs the most men — 19.5% of 31,129 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 18.4% of 24,296 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 Pompano Beach
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total employed population 55,425 1,010,306 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.1% 0.2% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 12.1% 7.2% 8.2%
Manufacturing 6% 5.2% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 2.2% 3% 2.3%
Retail trade 11.8% 12.1% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 5.4% 6.5% 5.6%
Utilities 0.6% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 1.7% 1.8% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.7% 5% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 2.7% 3% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 7.9% 8.8% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 6.8% 6.5% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 4.8% 7.1% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 10.9% 13.4% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.6% 2.6% 3%
Accommodation and food services 10.6% 7.7% 8%
Other services 6.4% 5.3% 5%
Government 2.8% 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

78.5% Private
Government 7.5%
Private Employment 78.5%
Self Employed 14%
Private employment (%)
Pompano Beach 78.5%
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

14%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 6.3%
Unincorporated business 7.4%
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 Pompano Beach
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary 78.5% 75% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 72% 69.1% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 6.5% 5.9% 6.8%
Self-employed 14% 14.5% 13%
Incorporated business 6.3% 7.6% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 7.4% 6.7% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 7.5% 10.4% 11.7%
Local government 4.5% 6.8% 6.7%
State government 1.8% 1.8% 2.8%
Federal government 1.2% 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

12% WFH
Work from home 12%
Commute to work 88%
Working from home (%)
Pompano Beach 12%
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

27.1 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Pompano Beach 27.1
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 Pompano Beach
Employed residents 16+.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total employed population 55,425 1,010,306 10,484,998
Worked from home 12% 14.7% 15.7%
Drove Alone 68.1% 69.7% 70.2%
Carpooled 13% 9.8% 9.2%
Public transportation 2% 1.8% 1.2%
Walked 1% 1.2% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3.9% 2.7% 2.4%
Commuting population 48,274 844,895 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 27.1 29.1 28
Less than 5 minutes 2% 1.5% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 19.6% 15.4% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 39.3% 37.3% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 22.1% 26.3% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 7.6% 10.1% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 6.1% 6.7% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 3.4% 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

$50,879
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Pompano Beach $50,879
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
Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$76,339
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $76,339
Government $63,828
Real estate and leasing $62,831
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 Information earn the highest median earnings — $88,469, compared to $52,395 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $86,827, compared to $48,855 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 Pompano Beach
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Median Earnings $50,879 $55,053 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $55,000 $44,878 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $108,313 $79,425
Construction $48,735 $49,416 $51,244
Manufacturing $44,675 $58,715 $61,500
Wholesale trade $57,898 $58,375 $60,245
Retail trade $43,728 $42,624 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $50,348 $54,805 $51,693
Utilities $37,162 $86,371 $74,932
Information $54,846 $71,197 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $54,293 $72,481 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $62,831 $62,433 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $76,339 $82,993 $83,266
Corporate management $— $76,429 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $42,121 $41,222 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $58,966 $58,218 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $50,775 $54,381 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $48,444 $49,091 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $46,087 $38,042 $36,202
Other services $40,630 $42,445 $42,865
Government $63,828 $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

$66,009
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $66,009
Local government $59,375
Own incorporated business $58,738
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 Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $67,039, compared to $52,395 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $60,292, compared to $48,855 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 Pompano Beach
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $49,586 $52,756 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $52,127 $62,329 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $58,738 $62,884 $63,728
Unincorporated business $45,494 $40,217 $41,003
Government
Local government $59,375 $64,722 $56,571
State government $51,023 $56,602 $54,847
Federal government $66,009 $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 Pompano Beach, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$110,417
Workers in Law enforcement occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Law enforcement $110,417
Legal $109,643
Sciences $91,711
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

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Pompano Beach the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $52,395 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Law enforcement occupations earn the highest median earnings — $111,250 versus $48,855 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 Pompano Beach
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $50,879 $55,053 $53,777
Management and business
Management $75,949 $85,549 $84,926
Business and finance $66,868 $79,713 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $72,951 $86,929 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $69,688 $86,195 $92,646
Sciences $91,711 $74,694 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $46,518 $54,497 $53,613
Legal $109,643 $87,248 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $53,990 $56,479 $53,827
Arts, design and media $68,056 $60,685 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $79,476 $90,822 $87,559
Health technicians $50,957 $49,316 $50,015
Healthcare support $35,096 $38,642 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $51,646 $47,463 $49,390
Law enforcement $110,417 $88,548 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $46,124 $34,345 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $30,076 $31,365 $32,199
Personal care and service $48,478 $35,782 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $52,939 $53,006 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $43,111 $43,868 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $37,756 $32,891
Construction and extraction $45,922 $44,026 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $42,942 $52,237 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $36,749 $42,355 $42,774
Transportation $54,000 $46,968 $47,661
Material moving $36,529 $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

$67,195
Median household income in Pompano Beach
Median household income (USD)
Pompano Beach
$67,195
Broward County
$77,633
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pompano Beach, 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

$39,363
Per capita income in Pompano Beach
Per capita income (USD)
Pompano Beach
$39,363
Broward County
$43,052
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Pompano Beach, 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

$91,566
Average household income in Pompano Beach
Avg household income (USD)
Pompano Beach
$91,566
Broward County
$109,281
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pompano Beach, 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

$91,566
Mean household income
$67,195
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Pompano Beach $24,371
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 Pompano Beach
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Pompano Beach and peer geographies.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total households 47,167 753,956 8,752,810
Median household income $67,195 $77,633 $74,568
Mean household income $91,566 $109,281 $105,967
Mean-median gap $24,371 $31,648 $31,399
Family households 26,129 482,547 5,652,059
Median family income $74,955 $92,109 $89,891
Mean family income $104,950 $126,243 $123,165
Mean-median gap $29,995 $34,134 $33,274
Non-family households 21,038 271,409 3,100,751
Median non-family income $53,332 $49,329 $46,706
Mean non-family income $70,633 $73,452 $69,144
Mean-median gap $17,301 $24,123 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $39,363 $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

73.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Pompano Beach
73.9%
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
33% of households (15,548) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,804
SSI (disability)
3.6% of households (1,700) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,755
Cash Assistance
2% of households (956) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,755
SNAP / Food Stamps
14% of households (6,592) 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 Pompano Beach
Share of households receiving each income type
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total households 47,167 753,956 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 74% 80% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 33% 30% 37%
Average social security income $22,804 $22,137 $24,828
Retirement income 22% 18% 26%
Average retirement income $34,349 $35,632 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $11,755 $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

$74,955
Family households earn $74,955, compared to $53,332 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$67,195
Family households
$74,955
Nonfamily households
$53,332
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

$91,578
Married-couple families earn $91,578, compared to $52,996 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$74,955
Married-couple families
$91,578
Other family types
$52,996
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 Pompano Beach
Median household and family income by household size in Pompano Beach, compared with peer geographies.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Total households 47,167 753,956 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $47,014 $42,244 $39,848
2-person $77,637 $81,980 $82,761
3-person $82,217 $97,547 $95,427
4-person $91,307 $116,916 $108,289
5-person $71,340 $108,660 $106,553
6-person $114,171 $115,735 $111,769
7-person or more $94,918 $119,671 $114,313
Total families 26,129 482,547 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $71,698 $78,048 $80,311
3-person $73,008 $93,905 $92,146
4-person $84,157 $116,269 $108,122
5-person $62,725 $108,051 $106,408
6-person $112,769 $112,482 $109,058
7-person or more $66,781 $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

50.47%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.93%
of all household income
Top 20%
50.47%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.93% — meaning the top 20% hold 17 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%

$433,163
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.94%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
23.65%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $433,163 and hold 23.65% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.94%
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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
36.4%
$50K - $100K
31.6%
$100K - $150K
17.8%
$150K - $200K
6.7%
Over $200K
7.4%
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

31.9%
of all households, 15,045 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Pompano Beach 31.9%
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 Pompano Beach
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Pompano Beach, compared with peer geographies.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Median household income $67,195 $77,633 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.6% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.2% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 6.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 10.9% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 12.8% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.8% 17.5% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 8.7% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 12.2% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 25.1% 22% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 55.2% 48.7% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 31.9% 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
0.47
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Pompano Beach 0.47
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

$231,078
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Pompano Beach
$231,078
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 Pompano Beach
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $28,408 $31,946 $31,856
Lower 20% $54,996 $60,529 $59,310
Middle 20% $83,653 $96,386 $92,767
Upper 20% $126,284 $153,654 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $235,241 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $13,436 $16,105 $16,635
Lower 20% $41,255 $46,042 $45,334
Middle 20% $68,027 $77,572 $75,031
Upper 20% $104,031 $121,713 $116,930
Top 20% $231,078 $284,975 $275,903
Top 5% $433,163 $521,573 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.93% 2.95% 3.14%
Lower 20% 9.01% 8.43% 8.56%
Middle 20% 14.86% 14.2% 14.16%
Upper 20% 22.72% 22.27% 22.07%
Top 20% 50.47% 52.15% 52.07%
Top 5% 23.65% 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 25,500 White households (54.1% of all households), the median household income is $73,123.
Black
Among the 10,284 Black or African American households (21.8% of all households), the median household income is $50,095.
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 Pompano Beach
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Broward County and Florida.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
All Residents $67,195 $77,633 $74,568
White $73,123 $84,758 $80,213
Black or African American $50,095 $62,857 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $87,895 $78,615 $67,552
Asian $82,100 $101,572 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $118,021 $86,827
Some Other Race $63,750 $69,831 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $71,219 $80,243 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $63,750 $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

15.2%
15.2% of residents, or 16,898 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Pompano Beach
15.2%
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

2.3%
2.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 892 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Pompano Beach
2.3%
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

22.8%
22.8% of children under 18, or 4,883 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Pompano Beach
22.8%
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

14.3%
14.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 3,058 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Pompano Beach
14.3%
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
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
Overall poverty rate 15.2% 12.2% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 22.8% 15.7% 16.5%
Under 5 years 20.9% 16.6% 18%
5 to 17 years 23.6% 15.3% 16%
18 to 64 years 13.1% 10.1% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 13.2% 11.3% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 13% 9.5% 10.4%
65 years and over 14.3% 15.7% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 14.2% 11.2% 11.5%
Female 16.3% 13.2% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.3% 2.5% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 16.6% 13.1% 14.9%
Did not work 25.8% 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

15%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
15%
Family
11.6%
Nonfamily
19.1%
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

11.6%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
11.6%
Married-couple
6.6%
Other families
19.7%
Key insights
  • 6.6% of married-couple families (1,064 families) live below the poverty line, compared to 19.7% of single-parent and other family types (1,965 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 Pompano Beach
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 11.6% 9.3% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 25.2% 20.9% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 15.8% 12.1% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 9.1% 6.6% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 8% 9.7% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 19.1% 19.6% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 12.3% 30.9% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 11.9% 10.8% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 20.9% 16.5% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 22.1% 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% of White residents, or 5,652 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
21.8% of Black or African American residents, or 7,072 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 Pompano Beach
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Pompano Beach and peer geographies.
Pompano Beach Broward County Florida
All Residents 15.2% 12.2% 12.6%
White 12% 10.1% 10%
Black or African American 21.8% 16.4% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 13.4% 18.4%
Asian 8.9% 9.2% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 12.1% 13.5%
Some Other Race 22.7% 13.9% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 11.3% 10.8% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1% 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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