Plantation had an estimated 99,183 residents on July 1, 2025, up 8.1% from the 2020 census count of 91,750, the U.S. Census Bureau says.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2000, 2010 and 2020 censuses, the Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. See also QuickFacts for Plantation.
The Census Bureau estimates that 99,183 people lived in Plantation on July 1, 2025. That is up 8.1% from the 91,750 counted in the 2020 census and up about 17% from 84,955 in 2010. Growth has flattened: the 2025 estimate was 175 people below the 2024 estimate of 99,358.
Where the numbers come from
- Population estimates and QuickFacts: census.gov/quickfacts
- Detailed tables for Plantation: data.census.gov
- Census Bureau customer service: 1-800-923-8282
- City planning questions: Planning, Zoning and Economic Development, 954-797-2225
Growth over 25 years
| Year | Plantation | Broward County |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 census | 82,934 | not shown |
| 2010 census | 84,955 | 1,748,066 |
| 2020 census | 91,750 | 1,944,375 |
| 2025 estimate | 99,183 | 2,013,317 |
| Change, 2020 to 2025 | up 8.1% | up 3.5% |
Plantation grew only about 2% in the 2000s, then 8% from 2010 to 2020, and it has added about as many people since 2020 as in the whole decade before.
Plantation and its neighbors
Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates, compared with each city’s April 2020 estimates base:
| City | July 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 188,677 | up 3.3% |
| Davie (town) | 110,851 | up 4.8% |
| Plantation | 99,183 | up 8.2% |
| Sunrise | 98,846 | up 1.5% |
| Lauderhill | 75,668 | up 1.5% |
| Tamarac | 74,134 | up 3.1% |
| North Lauderdale | 45,733 | up 2.0% |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,898 | up 2.9% |
| Cooper City | 35,030 | up 1.9% |
Plantation grew faster than any of its neighbors on the list and passed Sunrise in size. (The 8.2% here uses the Census Bureau’s estimates base, 91,640, instead of the census count, so it differs slightly from the 8.1% above.)
Who lives in Plantation
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates:
| Measure | Plantation | Broward County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 41.3 |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | 20.8% |
| 65 and older | 16.9% | 17.9% |
| Households | 37,137 | 753,956 |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.60 |
| Median household income | $92,541 | $77,633 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% | 12.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.9% | 36.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.8% | 36.9% |
Housing
| Measure | Plantation | Broward County |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 40,014 | 866,019 |
| Owner-occupied homes (share of occupied) | 64.3% | 63.6% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $483,500 | $414,600 |
| Median gross rent | $2,240 | $1,907 |
ACS figures are five-year averages of survey answers, so they trail the market and carry margins of error. For current home values, see our home prices guide.
What this means for you
- Plantation is a city of about 99,000, now slightly larger than Sunrise.
- Household incomes and degree levels run well above the county’s.
- Growth since 2020 has been strong but leveled off in the latest estimate.
Related: Plantation home prices, moving to Plantation and your town, county and neighbors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plantation, Florida?
The Census Bureau estimates 99,183 people lived in Plantation on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 91,750.
Is Plantation, Florida growing?
Yes, though growth has leveled off. The population rose about 8% from the 2020 census to 2025, faster than Broward County’s 3.5%, but the 2025 estimate was 175 lower than 2024’s.
What is the median household income in Plantation?
$92,541, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates, against $77,633 for Broward County.
What is the median age in Plantation?
40.2 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. About 21% of residents are under 18 and about 17% are 65 or older.
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