Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce

City of Plantation Facts
and Figures

Population: 84,604 (as of March 2004, according to University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research) Area: 22.8 square miles County: Broward Government: Strong Mayor and five elected Council Members Location: 10 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 20 miles north of Miami/Dade County; 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Housing: Single and multi-family dwellings; home costs range from $70,000 to over $1 million Industry: Retail, office, light industrial and general business Libraries: Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library (City), West Regional Library (Broward County) Medical Services: Two general hospitals, four nursing homes, various clinics, rehab services and professional offices Parks and Recreation: 37 parks (414 acres) and playgrounds; extensive recreation programs for all ages, including tennis, swimming, golf, baseball, football, soccer, track and jogging Protection: City Police Department, Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Schools: 6 public elementary, 2 public middle, 2 public high schools & 18 private schools (N-12) Transportation: County and community bus service, close proximity to major highways; international airport, Amtrak train, Tri-Rail commuter service, and a major deep-water port for passengers and freight, including a Foreign Trade Zone within County limits Median Household Income: Plantation: $53,700 Broward County: $41,700 Median Age: Plantation: 37.9 Broward County: 37.8