Tamarac, Florida
Tamarac: A city in Broward County, Florida. It is located in the Miami metropolitan area. Tamarac is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Tamarac Sports Complex and the Tamarac Library.
About
Tamarac is a city located in the county of Broward in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 60,427 and a population density of 1,931 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 67,112 inhabitants.
The city was created 61 years ago in 1962.
Quick Facts about Tamarac
| Population : | 67,112 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Broward County |
| Area : | 31.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1963 (61 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:49:32 (30th October 2024) |
| Density : | 2,144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tamarac is located at 26°12'46"N 80°14'59"W (26.2128600, -80.2497700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Tamarac
Demographics
The population of Tamarac increased by 9.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60,427 | - | census |
| 2011 | 62,019 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 62,752 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,262 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,731 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 64,499 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 65,517 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,148 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,447 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 66,721 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 67,112 | 0.58% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,564 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,701 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,010 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,592 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 93.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 576 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $297,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,786 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $619 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,250 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,807 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 118,103 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,739 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,171 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,382 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 557 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 203 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 516 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 445 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,396.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.75 |
Best Things to Do in Tamarac
1 Everglades Wildlife Management Area - Water Conservation Area 2B
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2 Tamarac Sports Complex
9901 NW 77th St, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Sunset Point Park
11000 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Cypress Outdoor Adventures
N US Highway 27 Mile marker 38, 5, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Woodmont Natural Area
7250 NW 80th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Tamarac
1 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
7951 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Denny's
5710 FL-817, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Applebee's Grill + Bar
6005 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Sawgrass Lanes
8501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 La Granja
5701 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33351, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Tamarac
1 Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale West-Sawgrass/Tamarac, FL
5701 Madison Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Tamarac
1 Tamarac City Hall
7525 NW 88th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Tamarac (2)
People born in Tamarac, including baseball player Tyler Frank, football player Andrew Booth, .
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Schools in Tamarac
College & universities near Tamarac, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 456126 | Empire Beauty School-Lauderhill | Lauderhill (FL) | 33351 |
| 443234 | Hollywood Institute | Margate (FL) | 33063 |
| 132374 | Atlantic Technical College | Coconut Creek (FL) | 33063-3902 |
| 487418 | Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes | Lauderdale Lakes (FL) | 33319-5617 |
| 244233 | City College-Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33309 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tamarac, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTL | Fort Lauderdale | 200 S.W. 21 Terrace | RAIL |
| DFB | Deerfield Beach | 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd | RAIL |
| HOL | Hollywood | 3001 Hollywood Blvd | RAIL |
| DLB | Delray Beach | 345 South Congress Ave | RAIL |
| MIA | Miami Intermodal Center | 8303 NW 37th Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Tamarac
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tamara Post Office | Tamarac (FL) | 33351 |
| Atlan Post Office | Coral Springs (FL) | 33071 |
| Sabal Palm Post Office | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33319 |
| Inverrary Post Office | Lauderhill (FL) | 33319 |
| Coral Spring Post Office | Coral Springs (FL) | 33065 |
Other cities in Broward County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Broward County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 184,245 | The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Pembroke Pines | 174,414 | The fifth most populous city in Florida. |
| Hollywood | 154,611 | A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida. |
| Miramar | 141,150 | The seventh most populous city in Florida. |
| Coral Springs | 133,519 | The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Pompano Beach | 112,360 | The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Davie | 106,621 | Town in Florida, United States |
| Plantation | 96,351 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Sunrise | 94,851 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Deerfield Beach | 81,290 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Lauderhill | 71,582 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Weston | 71,086 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Coconut Creek | 61,128 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Margate | 58,734 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Oakland Park | 45,070 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| North Lauderdale | 44,203 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
Distance to Other Cities
Tamarac distances to largest Florida cities
