Pembroke Park, FL

Pembroke Park, Florida

Pembroke Park, Florida, in Broward county, is 2 miles SW of Hollywood, Florida (center to center) and 14 miles N of Miami, Florida. The town is located in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Pembroke Park has a population of 6,299.

The People and Families of Pembroke Park

In Pembroke Park, about 38% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Pembroke Park, since the town is home to many young children. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 57% of Pembroke Park is non-white. No single racial group represents the town, a town where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Pembroke Park, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pembroke Park had a median family income of $25,972.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Pembroke Park gave more campaign money ($12,600) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Pembroke Park Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Pembroke Park. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Pembroke Park is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Pembroke Park, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pembroke Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Pembroke Park, FL

Comparing Pembroke Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Pembroke Park Almanac

Pembroke Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pembroke Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Pembroke Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pembroke Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pembroke Park Colleges

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