Tamarac, Florida facts for kids
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Tamarac, Florida
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| Motto(s):
"The City For Your Life!"
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Location of Tamarac, Broward County, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Broward | ||||
| Incorporated | August 15, 1963 | ||||
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | ||||
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| • City | 12.08 sq mi (31.28 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 11.60 sq mi (30.03 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 71,897 | ||||
| • Density | 6,200.69/sq mi (2,394.08/km2) | ||||
| • Metro | 5,564,635 | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP codes |
33309, 33319, 33320, 33321, 33351, 33359
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| Area code(s) | 954, 754 | ||||
| FIPS code | 12-70675 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 0300337 | ||||
Tamarac is a city located in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area. In 2020, about 71,897 people lived in Tamarac.
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History of Tamarac
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In the early 1960s, a young builder named Ken Behring came from the Midwest. He bought land to create a community for adults. These homes were designed to be easy to maintain. He named his new city Tamarac, after a nearby country club.
In 1963, Behring built the first homes in Tamarac Lakes. These were east of State Road 7. More homes followed in areas like Tamarac Lakes North. Later, he built Tamarac Lakes South and the Mainlands of Tamarac Lakes. The Woodlands community was one of his last projects.
Early city leaders wanted Tamarac to be a "bedroom community." This meant it would mostly have homes, with people commuting to other cities for work. They allowed Fort Lauderdale to take over some business areas. This meant Tamarac lost out on potential money from businesses.
Later, in the 1970s, Tamarac took back some commercial areas. But the city still mostly followed Behring's idea. The city's borders changed based on where he built homes. Today, the eastern part of the city is narrow in some places.
Behring also built a neighborhood called "Mainlands of Tamarac By-the-Gulf." This was in the Pinellas Park area.
Geography and Location
Tamarac is located in Florida at about 26.203581 degrees North and 80.246376 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 31.3 square kilometers (12.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 30.1 square kilometers (11.6 square miles), is land. The remaining 1.2 square kilometers (0.48 square miles) is water.
Climate in Tamarac
Tamarac has a tropical climate. This is similar to the weather found in many parts of the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the United States with this type of climate. It generally has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it has a wet season and a dry season.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 5,193 | — | |
| 1980 | 29,376 | 465.7% | |
| 1990 | 44,822 | 52.6% | |
| 2000 | 55,588 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 60,427 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 71,897 | 19.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
The population of Tamarac has grown over the years. Here's a look at the different groups of people living in the city based on the 2010 and 2020 censuses:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 29,579 | 21,741 | 48.95% | 30.24% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 13,304 | 22,877 | 22.02% | 31.82% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 73 | 69 | 0.12% | 0.10% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,504 | 2,223 | 2.49% | 3.09% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 18 | 24 | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Some other race (NH) | 274 | 673 | 0.45% | 0.94% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 962 | 2,415 | 1.59% | 3.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14,713 | 21,875 | 24.35% | 30.43% |
| Total | 60,427 | 71,897 |
In 2020, there were 71,897 people living in Tamarac. There were 27,330 households and 15,437 families. In 2010, there were 60,427 people, 27,833 households, and 15,279 families.
Schools and Education
Public schools in Tamarac are managed by Broward County Public Schools.
Elementary Schools
The elementary schools located within Tamarac are:
- Challenger Elementary School
- Tamarac Elementary School
Other elementary schools also serve parts of Tamarac. These include Discovery Elementary School in Sunrise and Pinewood Elementary School in North Lauderdale. Park Lakes Elementary, Oriole Elementary, and Lloyd Estates Elementary also serve some areas.
Middle and High Schools
Millennium 6–12 Collegiate Academy is the only public secondary school in Tamarac. It used to be just a middle school. The high school part opened in 2017. Most middle school students in Tamarac attend Millennium.
For high school, students are not specifically zoned to Millennium. Students who attended Millennium middle school get first choice. Also, students must be able to take college-level classes at Broward College. Other parts of Tamarac are served by Silver Lakes Middle School and Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. James S. Rickards Middle School also serves some areas.
Many Tamarac high school students go to J. P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs. Others attend Piper High School in Sunrise. Taravella serves the northern areas, and Piper serves the southern areas. Some students also go to Boyd H. Anderson High School and Northeast High School.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami also runs Saint Malachy School in Tamarac.
See also
In Spanish: Tamarac (Florida) para niños
