Broward County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 43 metrics

Rank among US counties

Broward County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 2,012,945 (17th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 216th of 2,916), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (385th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (426th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,833rd of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,498th of 3,094).

Population
2M
17th highest of 3,094
Density
1,673.3
93rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.58%
946th highest of 3,094
Area
1,203
503rd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year225
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3rd of 3,050
  2. Adults with Depression (%)16.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 25th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Obesity (%)30.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 216th of 2,916
  4. Adults Who Smoke (%)11.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 255th of 2,916
  5. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)36.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    385th of 3,094
  6. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)92.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    426th of 3,094
  7. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)15.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 491st of 2,916
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 501st of 2,916
  9. Median Household Income$77,633
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    690th of 3,093
  10. Median Income$77,633
    Poorest Counties
    690th of 2,000

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year4,206
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3,044th of 3,050
  2. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,907
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,023rd of 3,090
  3. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$414,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,833rd of 3,092
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)17.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,640th of 2,916
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)29.1
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,498th of 3,094
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)40.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,388th of 3,094
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,769th of 2,916
  8. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)19.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,376th of 2,916
  9. Poverty Rate (%)12.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,318th of 3,094
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)25.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,141st of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (64), weakest Economics (51). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Orange County, FL94% similar
    Compared on 13 of 14
  2. Palm Beach County, FL86% similar
  3. Henry County, GA86% similar
    Compared on 13 of 14
  4. Dorchester County, SC86% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14
  5. Escambia County, FL85% similar
    Compared on 11 of 14

Quick answers

What is the population of Broward County, FL?
Broward County, FL has a population of 2,012,945, 17th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Broward County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Broward County, FL ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 216th of 2,916); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (385th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (426th of 3,094).
Where does Broward County, FL rank worst?
Broward County, FL ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (2,833rd of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,498th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Broward County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Broward County, FL on 43 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

43 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics