Dania Beach, Florida
Population, housing costs, incomes, jobs, commuting and climate in Dania Beach, compared with Florida and the U.S. using Census records and their margins of error.
Dania Beach city · Incorporated city · Census GEOID 1216335 · Florida directory
- Population · July 1, 2025
- 32,791 PEP Vintage 2025
- Change · 2024 to 2025
- +0.3% +105 residents
- Household income
- $52,748 ACS 2020–2024 · ±$5,866
- Home value
- $319,800 ACS 2020–2024 · ±$27,283
- Monthly gross rent
- $1,781 ACS 2020–2024 · ±$104
- Median age
- 41.8 years ACS 2020–2024 · ±2.7
Dania Beach is an incorporated city in Broward County, Florida, part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan area. With 32,791 residents on July 1, 2025, it ranks 92nd in Florida and 1,258th nationally among Census places. Its population grew by 105 (0.3%) in the year to July 2025; since April 2020 it has grown 3.2%. Median gross rent in the 2020–2024 survey is $1,781 a month, 6.7% above the Florida median. Median household income is $52,748, 29.3% below the Florida median.
Detailed demographics → Housing and cost-of-living context →
What stands out in Dania Beach?
Compared with other Florida places, Dania Beach is most distinctive for more renters, higher unemployment and a larger share of cost-burdened renters. Each statement below uses reliable estimates only, and survey differences from the state exceed their combined 90% margin of error.
- Homeownership rate: 46.8%, 20.8 percentage points below the Florida rate (67.6%); lower than 92% of 395 Florida places with reliable estimates.
- Unemployment rate (civilian labor force): 8.3%, 3.5 percentage points above the Florida rate (4.8%); higher than 91% of 141 Florida places with reliable estimates.
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71.5%, 11.4 percentage points above the Florida rate (60.1%); higher than 85% of 279 Florida places with reliable estimates.
- Change in local jobs since 2019: +19.8%; higher than 82% of 336 Florida places with reliable estimates.
- Median household income: $52,748, 29.3% below the Florida median ($74,568); lower than 81% of 376 Florida places with reliable estimates.
How Dania Beach compares with Florida and the U.S.
| Measure | Dania Beach | Florida | U.S. | Position in Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population change since April 2020 PEP Vintage 2025 | +3.2% | — | — | lower than 58% of 404 Florida places |
| Residents per square mile of land PEP 2025 / Gazetteer 2025 | 4,181 | — | — | higher than 80% of 410 Florida places |
| Median household income B19013 | $52,748 ±$5,866 | $74,568 | $80,734 | lower than 81% of 376 Florida places |
| Median home value B25077 | $319,800 ±$27,283 | $359,000 | $332,700 | lower than 52% of 374 Florida places |
| Median real estate taxes paid B25103 | $2,837 ±$219 | $2,730 | $3,119 | higher than 58% of 352 Florida places |
| Median gross rent B25064 | $1,781 ±$104 | $1,669 | $1,413 | higher than 70% of 356 Florida places |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent B25070 | 71.5% ±8.5 pp | 60.1% | 51.1% | higher than 85% of 279 Florida places |
| Homeownership rate B25003 | 46.8% ±4.4 pp | 67.6% | 65.2% | lower than 92% of 395 Florida places |
| Median age B01002 | 41.8 years ±2.7 | 42.6 years | 38.9 years | lower than 55% of 402 Florida places |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher B15003 | 33.2% ±3.2 pp | 34.1% | 35.7% | lower than 51% of 355 Florida places |
| Poverty rate B17001 | 19.3% ±3.3 pp | 12.6% | 12.5% | higher than 75% of 261 Florida places |
| People without health insurance B27010 | 17.0% ±2.8 pp | 11.5% | 8.4% | higher than 79% of 283 Florida places |
| Households with a broadband subscription B28002 | 89.4% ±2.2 pp | 91.6% | 91.0% | lower than 62% of 396 Florida places |
| Unemployment rate (civilian labor force) B23025 | 8.3% ±2.3 pp | 4.8% | 5.2% | higher than 91% of 141 Florida places |
| Foreign-born residents B05002 | 29.7% ±3.1 pp | 21.9% | 14.1% | higher than 76% of 272 Florida places |
| Jobs located in the place per 100 residents LODES 8.4 / PEP | 63.7 | — | — | higher than 70% of 352 Florida places |
| Change in local jobs since 2019 LODES 8.4 | +19.8% | — | — | higher than 82% of 336 Florida places |
| Workers who work from home B08301 | 13.9% ±2.6 pp | 15.7% | 15.1% | lower than 62% of 251 Florida places |
| Commutes of 45 minutes or longer B08303 | 17.3% ±3.4 pp | 18.1% | 16.5% | lower than 54% of 285 Florida places |
| Households without a vehicle B08201 | 10.0% ±2.8 pp | 6.0% | 8.4% | higher than 79% of 165 Florida places |
Positions compare Dania Beach with Florida places in this directory whose estimate has a coefficient of variation of 30% or less (survey measures) or a published PEP value. The marker runs from the lowest value (left) to the highest (right); it is a description, not a score or a recommendation.
How many people live in Dania Beach?
The latest official estimate is 32,791 residents on July 1, 2025. It ranks 1,258th by population nationally and 92nd in Florida among this directory’s PEP places. Population changed by 105 residents between the 2024 and 2025 estimates. These are annual estimates, not census enumerations.
| Reference date | Population | Change from previous estimate |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2020 | 31,736 | Separate from April 2020 base |
| July 1, 2021 | 31,533 | -203 |
| July 1, 2022 | 31,971 | +438 |
| July 1, 2023 | 32,522 | +551 |
| July 1, 2024 | 32,686 | +164 |
| July 1, 2025 | 32,791 | +105 |
From the revised April 2020 base to July 2025, the change is +1,009 residents (3.2%). This is a within-vintage comparison. Boundary adjustments can affect both the estimates and their interpretation.
Download this population chart (SVG) · Official population release
Where are the boundaries?
- Entity and stable identifier
- Dania Beach city, Florida · Incorporated city · 1216335
- Counties or equivalents · 2025 boundaries
- Broward County
- Metropolitan or micropolitan context · July 2023 delineations
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL — Metropolitan Statistical Area County associations use Census PEP county place parts. Each county is matched by FIPS code to the official CBSA list; a city can span several counties or statistical areas. A missing association can reflect an area outside a CBSA or changed county codes between vintages. City figures on this page remain place-level statistics.
- Land area
- 7.8 square miles · 2025 Gazetteer
- Water area
- 0.5 square miles · 2025 Gazetteer
- Approximate population density
- 4,181 residents per square mile of land
- Internal point
- 26.057213°, -80.164585° · Census geographic reference point
Density divides the July 2025 estimate by 2025 Gazetteer land area, so it is approximate. The internal point is a locator, not an address. Census place profile reference .
Income and poverty
| Measure / survey universe | City estimate ± MOE | State estimate ± MOE | U.S. estimate ± MOE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income Households · USD/year | $52,748 ±$5,866 | $74,568 ±$284 | $80,734 ±$166 |
| Per-capita income Total population · USD/year | $35,444 ±$2,812 | $42,609 ±$179 | $44,673 ±$122 |
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty level | 6,176 ±1,064 | 19.3% ±3.3 pp |
Household income combines the incomes of everyone in a household; per-capita income divides all income by every resident. The poverty rate is 19.3% (±3.3 percentage points) under the official Census definition.
Home values, rent and tenure
| Measure / survey universe | City estimate ± MOE | State estimate ± MOE | U.S. estimate ± MOE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner-occupied home value Owner-occupied housing units · USD | $319,800 ±$27,283 | $359,000 ±$930 | $332,700 ±$236 |
| Median gross rent Renter-occupied units paying cash rent · USD/month | $1,781 ±$104 | $1,669 ±$5 | $1,413 ±$2 |
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Owner occupied | 6,271 ±667 | 46.8% ±4.4 pp |
| Renter occupied | 7,131 ±676 | 53.2% ±4.3 pp |
Owner-occupied units make up 46.8% of occupied housing. Gross rent includes estimated tenant-paid utilities and home values are owners’ own estimates; both cover 2020–2024 leases and homes rather than current listings. The median home value is 6.1 times the median household income.
See housing units, occupancy, rent burden and homeowner costs .
Monthly rent by bedroom count
| Bedrooms | Monthly gross rent | 90% margin of error | Precision |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | $1,775 | ±$173 | Estimate with MOE |
| 1 bedroom | $1,626 | ±$239 | Estimate with MOE |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,731 | ±$156 | Estimate with MOE |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,233 | ±$329 | Estimate with MOE |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,158 | ±$305 | Estimate with MOE |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable |
Census table B25031 describes renter-occupied units paying cash rent within this exact place geography. Gross rent includes contract rent and estimated tenant-paid utilities. These survey medians include existing leases across 2020–2024; they are not current apartment listings. Missing categories stay unavailable, and open-ended medians remain ranges. Small bedroom categories can have large margins of error. Download source values and provenance .
Employment among residents
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force | 18,375 ±778 | 67.4% ±2.3 pp |
| Not in the labor force | 8,868 ±1,038 | 32.6% ±3.7 pp |
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian employed | 16,852 ±781 | 91.7% ±1.7 pp |
| Civilian unemployed | 1,523 ±434 | 8.3% ±2.3 pp |
These estimates describe residents of Dania Beach wherever they work; jobs at workplaces inside the city appear under jobs located in Dania Beach. They are 2020–2024 averages, not a current monthly unemployment rate.
Which industries employ residents?
Education, health care and social assistance is the largest of the published broad industry groups among employed residents: 20.6% (3,466 people; ±4.1 percentage points). The estimate covers residents’ industries wherever they work, rather than employers located inside the place.
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting and mining | 88 ±85 · low precision | 0.5% ±0.5 pp · low precision |
| Construction | 1,267 ±497 | 7.5% ±2.9 pp |
| Manufacturing | 653 ±207 | 3.9% ±1.2 pp |
| Wholesale trade | 489 ±177 | 2.9% ±1.0 pp |
| Retail trade | 2,343 ±502 | 13.9% ±2.9 pp |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 845 ±249 | 5.0% ±1.5 pp |
| Information | 137 ±104 · low precision | 0.8% ±0.6 pp · low precision |
| Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing | 1,398 ±470 | 8.3% ±2.8 pp |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste services | 2,435 ±436 | 14.4% ±2.5 pp |
| Education, health care and social assistance | 3,466 ±712 | 20.6% ±4.1 pp |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services | 1,884 ±480 | 11.2% ±2.8 pp |
| Other services, except public administration | 1,321 ±377 | 7.8% ±2.2 pp |
| Public administration | 526 ±209 | 3.1% ±1.2 pp |
Occupations among employed residents
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | 6,141 ±637 | 36.4% ±3.4 pp |
| Service occupations | 3,623 ±710 | 21.5% ±4.1 pp |
| Sales and office | 4,429 ±757 | 26.3% ±4.3 pp |
| Natural resources, construction and maintenance | 1,252 ±511 | 7.4% ±3.0 pp |
| Production, transportation and material moving | 1,407 ±351 | 8.3% ±2.0 pp |
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Management occupations | 2,229 ±401 | 13.2% ±2.3 pp |
| Computer and mathematical occupations | 309 ±117 | 1.8% ±0.7 pp |
| Educational instruction and library occupations | 675 ±263 | 4.0% ±1.5 pp |
| Health practitioners and technical occupations | 594 ±185 | 3.5% ±1.1 pp |
| Sales and related occupations | 1,990 ±489 | 11.8% ±2.9 pp |
| Transportation occupations | 639 ±205 | 3.8% ±1.2 pp |
The detailed groups are subsets of the broad groups and should not be added to them.
How residents get to work
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 11,534 ±892 | 69.1% ±4.2 pp |
| Carpooled | 1,611 ±380 | 9.6% ±2.2 pp |
| Public transportation | 389 ±284 · low precision | 2.3% ±1.7 pp · low precision |
| Taxi or ride-hailing | 169 ±121 · low precision | 1.0% ±0.7 pp · low precision |
| Motorcycle | 0 ±32 · low precision | 0.0% ±0.2 pp · low precision |
| Bicycle | 79 ±94 · low precision | 0.5% ±0.6 pp · low precision |
| Walked | 340 ±332 · low precision | 2.0% ±2.0 pp · low precision |
| Other means | 258 ±129 | 1.5% ±0.8 pp |
| Worked from home | 2,316 ±446 | 13.9% ±2.6 pp |
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 minutes | 2,693 ±559 | 18.7% ±3.7 pp |
| 15–29 minutes | 5,734 ±903 | 39.9% ±5.8 pp |
| 30–44 minutes | 3,462 ±611 | 24.1% ±4.0 pp |
| 45–59 minutes | 1,022 ±324 | 7.1% ±2.2 pp |
| 60 minutes or longer | 1,469 ±391 | 10.2% ±2.6 pp |
| Category | Count ± MOE | Share ± MOE (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available | 1,337 ±376 | 10.0% ±2.8 pp |
Travel times cover workers who did not work from home. Vehicle availability is counted per household, not per driver.
Households and residents
Median age is 41.8 years (±2.7). The demographic profile covers age groups, race and Hispanic origin, household types, nativity, languages, education and moves, each compared with Florida and the U.S.
How many jobs are located in Dania Beach?
Employers in Dania Beach reported 20,713 jobs in 2023, +19.8% compared with 2019 (17,289 jobs). That is 63.7 jobs for every 100 residents in the July 2023 population estimate. These are jobs at workplaces inside the city limits, wherever the workers live, unlike resident employment figures.
| Industry | Jobs | Share of local jobs | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative, support and waste management services | 3,866 | 18.7% | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 2,731 | 13.2% | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 2,540 | 12.3% | 11.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2,084 | 10.1% | 4.0% |
| Construction | 1,310 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 1,288 | 6.2% | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 1,151 | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 1,010 | 4.9% | 7.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 933 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| Information | 834 | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 719 | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 585 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 552 | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Educational services | 545 | 2.6% | 6.8% |
| Public administration | 210 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 202 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 61 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 55 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 37 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Group | Jobs | Share | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,250 a month or less | 3,300 | 15.9% | 16.5% |
| $1,251 to $3,333 a month | 7,147 | 34.5% | 30.4% |
| More than $3,333 a month | 10,266 | 49.6% | 53.1% |
| Age 29 or younger | 3,716 | 17.9% | 21.6% |
| Age 30 to 54 | 11,199 | 54.1% | 52.2% |
| Age 55 or older | 5,798 | 28.0% | 26.3% |
Administrative, support and waste management services is the largest sector for jobs located in Dania Beach (18.7% of local jobs, compared with 7.9% statewide). Earnings bands describe what each job pays per month, not household income, and a worker can hold more than one job.
Source: Census LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES) 8.4, workplace area characteristics, all jobs, second-quarter reference date. Census blocks are summed to 2024 place boundaries. Includes private, state and local government and federal civilian jobs; excludes self-employment, military and informal work. Counts include confidentiality noise and are less precise for small places.
Nearby station climate normals
FT LAUDERDALE, FL (NOAA station USC00083163) is approximately 6.2 km from this place’s Census internal point. The table describes that station’s 1991–2020 climate normals, using NOAA’s corrected version 1.0.1. It is historical station context, rather than a forecast or an average across the city.
| Month | Average daily high (°F) | Average daily low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.6 | 57.7 | 2.89 |
| February | 77.2 | 59.8 | 2.76 |
| March | 79.3 | 62.3 | 2.95 |
| April | 82.8 | 67.1 | 3.69 |
| May | 85.9 | 71.2 | 6.63 |
| June | 88.8 | 74.7 | 9.38 |
| July | 90.2 | 75.7 | 7.64 |
| August | 90.5 | 76.1 | 8.25 |
| September | 89.0 | 75.4 | 9.97 |
| October | 85.9 | 72.1 | 7.26 |
| November | 80.9 | 65.6 | 4.66 |
| December | 77.4 | 61.1 | 2.69 |
Station location: 26.1019°, -80.2011°; elevation 4.9 meters. We select the nearest station within 25 km with all 12 months of high/low temperature and precipitation marked “S” (standard) by NOAA. Standard normals meet NOAA’s data-availability rules and can include estimated missing months. Distance is a straight-line great-circle calculation from the Census internal point. Coastal exposure, elevation and urban conditions can differ between the station and an address. NOAA normals and definitions · Original station CSV · Retained station data, flags and matching details .
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Sources and data notes
Population: Census PEP Vintage 2025, published May 14, 2026. Survey measures: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates, published January 29, 2026, dollar figures in 2024 dollars. Geography: Census 2025 Gazetteer, with simplified 2024 state outlines for the locator. Statistical estimates and derived values use the same retained records in profiles, comparison, filters and downloads.
Climate uses NOAA 1991–2020 station normals (v1.0.1); jobs located in the city use LEHD LODES 8.4. Crime, school assignments and hazard scores are not inferred from these datasets, and missing values are never treated as zero. Inspect original sources, read calculation details, download this place’s source observations , or submit a correction.