Broward Estates, Lauderhill, Florida facts for kids
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Broward Estates, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 3,416 |
| • Density | 6,611.4/sq mi (2,552.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-08880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853237 |
Broward Estates was once a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida. A CDP is like a town or city, but it doesn't have its own local government. In the year 2000, about 3,416 people lived there.
Today, Broward Estates is a neighborhood within the city of Lauderhill. Many people who live in this neighborhood also call it "Parkway". This is because Parkway Middle School is located there.
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Where is Broward Estates?
Broward Estates is located in Florida. You can find it at these map coordinates: 26°7′31″N 80°11′48″W / 26.12528°N 80.19667°W. This means it's in the southern part of the United States.
According to information from the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Broward Estates is about 1.3 square kilometers (or 0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
People of Broward Estates
In the year 2000, a census (a count of people) was taken. This count showed that 3,416 people lived in Broward Estates. There were 993 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 831 were families.
Population Snapshot
The area was quite busy, with about 2,536 people living in each square kilometer. There were also about 761 homes per square kilometer. Most people in Broward Estates were African American, making up almost 97% of the population. A small number of people were White, Native American, or Asian. About 1.23% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Homes and Families
Many homes in Broward Estates had children under 18 living there, about 28.6% of them. About 43.1% of the homes were married couples living together. In 32.6% of homes, a mother was raising children without a husband present. Some homes (16.3%) were not families, meaning individuals or unrelated people living together.
The average number of people living in one home was about 3.43. For families, the average size was slightly larger, at 3.70 people.
Age Groups
The population in Broward Estates included people of all ages. About 31.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 7.6% of the population. People between 25 and 44 years old were 24.2%. Those aged 45 to 64 were 25.4%. Finally, about 11.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living there was 34 years.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Broward Estates was about $37,298. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $38,712. On average, men earned about $26,726 per year, while women earned about $24,360.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Broward Estates spoke English as their main language. About 98.31% of residents spoke English. A smaller group, about 1.68% of the population, spoke Spanish.
