Cooper City, Broward County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cooper City, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cooper City, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cooper City, Florida. The estimated population of Cooper City, Florida is 33,867 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Cooper City over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,867
-5.17% -3.46%
2020
35,715
+0.45%
-
2019
35,556
+0.51%
-
2018
35,376
+0.84%
-
2017
35,081
- -

Population of Cooper City, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
51.2%
57%
-10.18%
Black/African American
6%
5.3%
+13.21%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Hispanic
31.4%
27.3%
+15.02%
Asian
6.3%
7.3%
-13.70%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.5%
+4.00%
Other
2.3%
0.4%
+475.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cooper City, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +1.01% 40 +2.56% 40.3 +0.5%
2020 39.7 -0.25% 39 +1.56% 40.1 -1.96%
2019 39.8 0% 38.4 +0.26% 40.9 -0.73%
2018 39.8 -0.25% 38.3 -1.03% 41.2 0%
2017 39.9 - 38.7 - 41.2 -

The median age of Cooper City, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,404 -21.78% 1,980 +17.77% 1,897 2,355
10 to 19 2,430 +11.5% 2,924 -3.89% 2,686 2,799
20 to 29 1,964 -10.22% 1,816 -15.58% 1,763 1,517
30 to 39 2,037 -13.21% 2,012 0.38% 1,776 2,006
40 to 49 2,295 +21.94% 2,801 +6.95% 2,840 2,998
50 to 59 2,860 -23.61% 3,099 -19.97% 2,240 2,515
60 to 69 1,791 -9% 1,936 -2.51% 1,621 1,881
70+ 1,121 +23.99% 1,611 -2.67% 1,411 1,562

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cooper City, Florida is $113,147.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cooper City.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $117,824.00
  • 45 to 64
    $132,554.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,232.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cooper City, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cooper City, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cooper City, Florida is currently $135,801.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

17.30% of households in Cooper City are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cooper City against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cooper City is $45,337.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cooper City by the total population of Cooper City.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cooper City, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cooper City to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cooper City that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cooper City over the age of 16 is 26,441.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cooper City is 65.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,311 36.30% 7.20%
20 to 24 years 1,668 71.40% 18.00%
25 to 29 years 1,612 83.70% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 1,498 87.70% 3.30%
35 to 44 years 5,235 87.50% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 5,035 90.80% 1.50%
55 to 59 years 2,607 78.40% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 1,589 68.30% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,270 32.30% 3.90%
75 years and over 1,616 10.60% 9.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cooper City. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,251 67.80% 4.10%
Black or African American 1,685 71.80% 6.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 61 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,587 66.00% 3.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,266 53.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,591 83.00% 7.10%
Hispanic or Latino 7,845 74.60% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,107 66.60% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cooper City as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cooper City is 17,350, with median earnings of $54,549.00.

Women in Cooper City, Florida earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,350 $54,549.00
Male 8,927 $67,196.00
Female 8,423 $45,159.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,513 $89,634.00
Business and Financial 1,055 $73,720.00
Computer and Mathematical 487 $81,331.00
Architecture and Engineering 310 $95,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 77 $54,063.00
Community and Social Service 273 $62,979.00
Legal 465 $62,847.00
Educational and Library 1,232 $45,263.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 462 $35,909.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,593 $77,377.00
Healthcare Support 222 $25,192.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 392 $86,290.00
Law Enforcement 480 $100,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 858 $15,672.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 610 $35,302.00
Personal Care and Service 560 $22,012.00
Sales 2,006 $47,593.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,558 $43,367.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 688 $45,735.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 448 $36,250.00
Production 254 $42,339.00
Transportation and Material Moving 506 $76,364.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,483 $96,941.00 1,030 $88,155.00
Business and Financial 561 $71,250.00 494 $76,944.00
Computer and Mathematical 289 $76,791.00 198 $87,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 273 $89,493.00 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $64,583.00 38 $27,222.00
Community and Social Service 69 $39,625.00 204 $63,292.00
Legal 193 $54,913.00 272 $63,333.00
Educational and Library 208 $65,833.00 1,024 $43,547.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 342 $39,167.00 120 $29,107.00
Healthcare Practitioners 464 $112,500.00 1,129 $51,917.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 209 $26,442.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 303 $106,118.00 89 $50,035.00
Law Enforcement 406 $101,250.00 74 $100,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 342 $20,652.00 516 $13,600.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 444 $37,091.00 166 $9,554.00
Personal Care and Service 230 $43,281.00 330 $12,181.00
Sales 923 $70,250.00 1,083 $34,429.00
Office and Administrative Support 366 $51,522.00 1,192 $40,673.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 675 $46,054.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 406 $32,614.00 42 $0.00
Production 192 $49,375.00 62 $11,548.00
Transportation and Material Moving 436 $105,338.00 70 $14,151.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,072 households in Cooper City, with an average household size of 3.06 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,282 families in Cooper City with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,277 615 1,390 1,790
Average Household Size 3.46 3.15 3.2 1.27
Total Families 7,277 615 1,390 0
Average Household Size 3.44 2.76 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 9,282 families in Cooper City, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cooper City:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,468 housing units in Cooper City, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,072 96.55%
Vacant 396 3.45%

13.39% of the total 11,468 housing units in Cooper City are rental units. This is approximately 1,535 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,467 are occupied by the owner - or 82.55% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cooper City is $2,072.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cooper City that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    70
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    28
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    308
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    375
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    392
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    287
  • $3,000 or more
    145

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cooper City is $431,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cooper City that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    65
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    49
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    131
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,417
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,760
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,878
  • $1,000,000 or more
    137

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cooper City. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cooper City that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    138
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    205
  • 1960 to 1969
    734
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,424
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,300
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,608
  • 2000 to 2009
    812
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,247
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cooper City that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    265
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,347
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,665
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,795

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cooper City get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cooper City that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cooper City.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    239
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    555
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,135
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,097
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,745
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,153
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,925
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    639
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    792
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,445
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,010
  • 90 or more minutes
    431

Summary

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