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Wilton Manors, FL


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Wilton Manors, Florida

Wilton Manors, Florida, in Broward county, is 2 miles N of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (center to center) and 26 miles N of Miami, Florida. The people of the city are in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Wilton Manors has a population of 12,697.

The People and Families of Wilton Manors

In Wilton Manors, about 32% of adults are married. Lots of people in Wilton Manors live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wilton Manors.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilton Manors had a median family income of $43,346. Wilton Manors, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Wilton Manors residents, with $13,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Wilton Manors Housing

In Wilton Manors, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Wilton Manors, 88% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Wilton Manors use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wilton Manors Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wilton Manors Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Wilton Manors Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wilton Manors, FL

Comparing Wilton Manors to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity108
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old14
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime36

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