Pompano Beach, Florida facts for kids
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Pompano Beach
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Coastline of Pompano Beach
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| Motto(s):
"Florida's Warmest Welcome"
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Location of Pompano Beach in Broward County, Florida
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 Pompano Beach
Location in Florida
Pompano Beach
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Florida | ||||
| County | Broward | ||||
| Settled (Pompano Settlement) | c. mid-1880s–1896 | ||||
| Incorporated (Town of Pompano) | July 3, 1908 | ||||
| Incorporated (City of Pompano Beach) | June 6, 1947 | ||||
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| • Type | Council-Manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 24.69 sq mi (63.96 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 24.02 sq mi (62.22 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) 5.54% | ||||
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 112,046 | ||||
| • Estimate
(2022)
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112,302 | ||||
| • Rank | 270th in the United States 20th in Florida |
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| • Density | 1,804.92/sq mi (4,675.35/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
33060-33077, 33093, 33097
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 | ||||
| FIPS code | 12-58050 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0289162 | ||||
Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It sits right on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The city is just north of Fort Lauderdale and about 36 miles (58 km) north of Miami. The nearby Hillsboro Inlet is part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, a path for boats.
Pompano Beach is a main city in the Miami metropolitan area, which had over 6 million people in 2020. In 2020, Pompano Beach had a population of 112,046. This makes it the sixth-largest city in Broward County and the 20th-largest city in Florida.
The Pompano Beach Airpark, located in the city, is home to the Goodyear Blimp Spirit of Innovation.
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History of Pompano Beach
Long ago, Tequesta Indians lived in the area that is now Pompano Beach.
The city's name comes from the Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus). This is a type of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Some people started settling here in the mid-1880s. The first known permanent residents were George Butler and Frank Sheen and their families. They arrived in 1896 as railway workers. The first train reached the small Pompano settlement on February 22, 1896. It is said that Frank Sheen named the community after the pompano fish he had for dinner.
The arrival of the railroad helped the area grow. In 1906, the Hillsboro Lighthouse was finished on the beach.
On July 3, 1908, the Town of Pompano was officially created. It was part of Dade County at the time. John R. Mizell was elected as the first mayor. In 1915, Broward County was formed. Pompano Beach then became part of Broward County.
Pompano Beach grew a lot during the Florida land boom in the 1920s. After World War II, the population increased even more. In 1947, the City of Pompano joined with a new town on the beach. This created the City of Pompano Beach. By 1950, the city's population reached 5,682 people.
Like many places in southeast Florida, Pompano Beach saw huge growth in the late 1900s. Many people moved there from other parts of the United States. Also, many people visit or live there during the winter months. The city celebrated its 100th birthday in 2008. Pompano Beach is also connected with West Bromwich in the United Kingdom as a sister city.
Most of the first people who lived here, both African American and white, came from northern Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Some Black residents also came from the Bahamas.
Geography and Climate
Pompano Beach is in the northeastern part of Broward County. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean. The city has about 3 miles (4.8 km) of beachfront. This area stretches from State Road A1A and Terra Mar Drive to the Hillsboro Inlet.
The city shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the northeast: Hillsboro Beach and Lighthouse Point
- To the north: Deerfield Beach
- To the west: Coconut Creek
- To the southwest: Margate and North Lauderdale
- To the south: Fort Lauderdale
- To the southeast: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Pompano Beach Climate
Pompano Beach has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. The winters are warm and pleasant.
| Climate data for Pompano Beach, Florida (Pompano Beach Airpark), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1998–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
98 (37) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
94 (34) |
89 (32) |
95 (35) |
102 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 84.3 (29.1) |
85.6 (29.8) |
89.3 (31.8) |
91.1 (32.8) |
91.9 (33.3) |
93.3 (34.1) |
93.8 (34.3) |
93.7 (34.3) |
93.3 (34.1) |
90.5 (32.5) |
86.3 (30.2) |
85.5 (29.7) |
96.3 (35.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 76.3 (24.6) |
78.1 (25.6) |
80.2 (26.8) |
83.6 (28.7) |
86.3 (30.2) |
88.9 (31.6) |
90.5 (32.5) |
90.7 (32.6) |
89.0 (31.7) |
86.2 (30.1) |
81.3 (27.4) |
78.3 (25.7) |
84.1 (28.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 68.4 (20.2) |
70.3 (21.3) |
72.6 (22.6) |
76.6 (24.8) |
79.7 (26.5) |
82.6 (28.1) |
84.0 (28.9) |
84.2 (29.0) |
82.9 (28.3) |
79.9 (26.6) |
74.6 (23.7) |
71.0 (21.7) |
77.2 (25.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 60.4 (15.8) |
62.4 (16.9) |
64.9 (18.3) |
69.5 (20.8) |
73.2 (22.9) |
76.3 (24.6) |
77.5 (25.3) |
77.7 (25.4) |
76.8 (24.9) |
73.7 (23.2) |
67.8 (19.9) |
63.7 (17.6) |
70.3 (21.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 42.9 (6.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
49.7 (9.8) |
58.3 (14.6) |
65.1 (18.4) |
70.9 (21.6) |
72.9 (22.7) |
72.3 (22.4) |
72.3 (22.4) |
61.7 (16.5) |
53.2 (11.8) |
49.2 (9.6) |
40.5 (4.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 35 (2) |
35 (2) |
39 (4) |
51 (11) |
56 (13) |
66 (19) |
70 (21) |
63 (17) |
68 (20) |
52 (11) |
40 (4) |
34 (1) |
34 (1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.93 (49) |
2.01 (51) |
2.90 (74) |
3.36 (85) |
5.46 (139) |
8.05 (204) |
5.26 (134) |
6.30 (160) |
7.58 (193) |
6.65 (169) |
3.67 (93) |
2.45 (62) |
55.62 (1,413) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 9.4 | 14.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 16.8 | 12.1 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 131.4 |
| Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Neighborhoods of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach has many different neighborhoods. Here are some of the areas officially recognized by the city:
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Population and Demographics
Pompano Beach has grown a lot over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 636 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,614 | 311.0% | |
| 1940 | 4,427 | 69.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,682 | 28.3% | |
| 1960 | 15,992 | 181.5% | |
| 1970 | 38,587 | 141.3% | |
| 1980 | 52,618 | 36.4% | |
| 1990 | 72,411 | 37.6% | |
| 2000 | 78,191 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 99,845 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 112,046 | 12.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 112,302 | 12.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1920–1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2022 |
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In 2020, about 41% of the people in Pompano Beach were White (not Hispanic). About 28% were Black or African American. Around 23.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many different languages are spoken in homes across Pompano Beach. In 2015, about 64.6% of people spoke English. About 17.4% spoke Spanish, and 10.2% spoke French or Haitian Creole.
Many people living in Pompano Beach were born outside the United States. In 2015, about 27.2% of the population was born in another country. Many of these residents came from Haiti, Mexico, and Brazil.
Education in Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach has many schools for students of all ages. Broward County Public Schools manages the public schools from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Elementary Schools
- Pompano Beach Elementary School
- C. Robert Markham Elementary
- Cresthaven Elementary
- Cypress Elementary
- Drew Charles Elementary
- McNab Elementary
- Norcrest Elementary
- Palmview Elementary
- Sanders Park Elementary
Middle Schools
- Pompano Beach Middle School
- Crystal Lake Middle School
High Schools
- Blanche Ely High School
- Pompano Beach High School (a special magnet school for northern Broward County)
There are also other high schools nearby, like Coconut Creek HS and Deerfield Beach HS.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami runs the Saint Coleman K–8 school in Pompano Beach. It opened in 1958.
Economy and Jobs
Pompano Beach has been working to improve areas near its beach. This effort has led to a huge building boom. New projects are helping to make the city even better.
Some companies based in Pompano Beach include Associated Grocers of Florida. A non-profit organization called Cross International is also located here.
Major Employers
Here are some of the largest employers in Pompano Beach:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Pompano Park | 1,100 |
| 2 | City of Pompano Beach | 712 |
| 3 | Broward County Sheriff's Office | 700 |
| 4 | Walmart | 687 |
| 5 | Publix | 655 |
| 6 | Aetna Rx Home Delivery | 490 |
| 7 | Point Blank Solutions | 400 |
| 8 | Associated Grocers of Florida | 300 |
| 9 | Pompano Masonry | 300 |
| 10 | FreshPoint | 284 |
Arts, Culture, and Events
Pompano Beach hosts many fun events each year. These include the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival and the St. Patrick's Irish Festival. There's also the St. Coleman's Italian Festival. Holiday events include the Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade and The Holiday Yuletide Parade. Other popular events are The Annual Nautical Flea Market and The Annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie "Juneteenth" Festival.
Museums and Attractions
You can visit several interesting places in Pompano Beach. These include:
- The Kester Cottages (Pompano Beach Historical Museum)
- Blanche Ely House Museum
- Meridian Gallery
- The Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center
- Bailey Contemporary Arts
- Pompano Beach Art Gallery
For entertainment, there are two theaters: Curtain Call Playhouse and Poet Productions. If you like shopping, Pompano Beach has two malls. The Festival Flea Market Mall has many small shops. Pompano Citi Centre is an outdoor mall with various stores.
Sports and Recreation
Pompano Beach has a Municipal Golf Course with two 18-hole courses, called the Palms and the Pines. The Pines course opened in 2013.
The city also has many parks for outdoor activities. These include Pompano Beach Community Park, Kester Park, Cresthaven Park, Harbors Edge Park, and Scott Meyers Memorial Park. The Fern Forest Nature Center is also very close by.
Pompano Beach Community Park is a great place to be active. It has an aquatic center, pickleball courts, and basketball courts. You can also find soccer fields, jogging paths, and baseball fields there. This park used to be home to the Pompano Beach Municipal Stadium. Major League Baseball teams like the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers used it for spring training.
Media and News
Pompano Beach is part of the large Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood media area. This means it gets news and entertainment from a wide range of sources.
Local newspapers include The Pompano Pelican and the Deerfield-Pompano Beach Forum. You can also find local news and events on PompanoFun.com and the TV show Today in Pompano.
Transportation
The main office for the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is in Pompano Beach. It is located next to the Pompano Beach Tri-Rail station.
Besides Tri-Rail, Pompano Beach also has several bus routes. These are run by Broward County Transit. Two main places to catch a bus are the Northeast Transit Center and Pompano Citi Centre.
Famous People from Pompano Beach
Many notable people have lived in or are from Pompano Beach:
- Kodak Black (born 1997), a rapper
- Tyrone Carter (born 1976), a professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Henri Crockett (born 1974), a professional football player for the Atlanta Falcons
- Zack Crockett (born 1972), a professional football player for the Oakland Raiders
- Blanche General Ely and Joseph A. Ely (1903–1994), important school founders and principals
- Mark Gilbert (born 1956), a former Major League Baseball player and US Ambassador
- Kelsey Grammer (born 1955), a famous actor from TV shows like Cheers and Frasier
- Paolo Gregoletto (born 1985), bass player in the band Trivium
- Al Harris (born 1974), a professional football player for the Green Bay Packers
- Lamar Jackson (born 1997), a Heisman winner and NFL MVP quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens
- Eddie Jones (born 1971), a professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks
- Barry Krauss (born 1957), a professional football player for the Miami Dolphins
- Jerome McDougle (born 1978), a professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Stockar McDougle (born 1977), a professional football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Harry Newman (1909–2000), an All-Pro football quarterback
- Patrick Peterson (born 1990), a professional football player for the Arizona Cardinals
- Jason Pierre-Paul (born 1989), a professional football player for the New York Giants
- Jabari Price (born 1992), a professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings
- Jordan Pundik (born 1972), vocalist in the band New Found Glory
- Jake "The Snake" Roberts (born 1955), a professional wrestler
- Rashard Robinson (born 1995), a professional football player for the New York Jets
- Esther Rolle (1920–1998), an actress from TV shows like Good Times
- Clint Session (born 1984), a professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts
- Corey Simon (1977), a professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts
- Harold Solomon (born 1952), a tennis player
- Brett Swenson (born 1988), a professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts
- Natalie Vértiz (born 1991), a beauty pageant winner who represented Peru at Miss Universe 2011
Sister Cities
Pompano Beach has special connections with cities in other countries. These are called sister cities:
- Itajaí, Brazil
- San Clemente del Tuyú, Argentina
- Termoli, Italy
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