Tamarac, Florida
Tamarac: A city in Broward County, Florida.
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 63 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.2129,-80.2498 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1963 (63 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:12:10 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tamarac is located at 26°12'46"N 80°14'59"W (26.2128600, -80.2497700).
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Everglades Wildlife Management Area - Water Conservation Area 2B
Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +15616255122 | Website available
2Tamarac Sports Complex
9901 NW 77th St, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19545973620 | Website available
3Sunset Point Park
11000 W McNab Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19545973500 | Website available
4Cypress Outdoor Adventures
N US Highway 27 Mile marker 38, 5, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19542601096 | Website available
5Woodmont Natural Area
7250 NW 80th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19543578109 | Website available
Where to Eat in Tamarac
1Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
7951 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351, United States View details
Phone: +19545970551 | Website available
2Denny's
5710 FL-817, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19547217980 | Website available
3Applebee's Grill + Bar
6005 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19547224244 | Website available
4Sawgrass Lanes
8501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19547222700 | Website available
5La Granja
5701 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33351, United States View details
Phone: +19547182565 | Website available
Where to Stay in Tamarac
1Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale West-Sawgrass/Tamarac, FL
5701 Madison Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321, United States View details
Phone: +19547247115 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Tamarac
1Tamarac City Hall
7525 NW 88th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321 View details
Phone: +19545973505 | Website available
People born in Tamarac (2)
People born in Tamarac, including baseball player Tyler Frank, football player Andrew Booth, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tamarac, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tamarac, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 |
| Marga Post Office | Margate (FL) | 33063 |
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