Parkland, FL Demographics

A map of Parkland's Population by Race

Parkland, Florida has an estimated population of 37,178, an increase from the 34,670 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.7% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 13.0% Black, 7.2% Asian, 7.1% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parkland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parkland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parkland, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parkland is ranked the 115th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Parkland was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parkland's White Population

20,318 residents of Parkland, or 54.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parkland is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Parkland ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Parkland's population has decreased from 59.9% to 54.7%.

Parkland is more White than neighboring Watergate (38.2% White), Coral Springs (33% White), Coconut Creek (44.1% White), and Margate (29.2% White). Parkland is less White than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (62.4% White).

Parkland's Black Population

4,828 residents of Parkland, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parkland is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Parkland ranks 459th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Black population has grown by an estimated 133.6%. Black residents' share of Parkland's population has increased from 6.0% to 13.0%.

Parkland is more Black than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (0% Black). Parkland is less Black than neighboring Watergate (14.2% Black), Coral Springs (24% Black), Coconut Creek (15.8% Black), and Margate (33.2% Black).

Parkland's Asian Population

2,692 residents of Parkland, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parkland is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Parkland ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of Parkland's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.2%.

Parkland is more Asian than neighboring Watergate (2.4% Asian), Coral Springs (4.9% Asian), Hillsboro Pines (0% Asian), Coconut Creek (3.2% Asian), and Margate (3.2% Asian).

Parkland's Hispanic Population

6,117 residents of Parkland, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parkland is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Parkland ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Parkland's population has decreased from 18.5% to 16.5%.

Parkland is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (4.8% Hispanic). Parkland is less Hispanic than neighboring Watergate (33.7% Hispanic), Coral Springs (31.2% Hispanic), Coconut Creek (28.2% Hispanic), and Margate (26.7% Hispanic).

Parkland's Native American/Other Population

581 residents of Parkland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parkland is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Parkland ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parkland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Parkland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (0% Native American/Other). Parkland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Watergate (4.9% Native American/Other), Coral Springs (1.8% Native American/Other), Coconut Creek (1.9% Native American/Other), and Margate (2.5% Native American/Other).

Parkland's Multiracial Population

2,642 residents of Parkland, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parkland is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Parkland ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parkland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Parkland's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.1%.

Parkland is more Multiracial than neighboring Watergate (6.6% Multiracial), Coral Springs (5.1% Multiracial), Coconut Creek (6.8% Multiracial), and Margate (5.2% Multiracial). Parkland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (32.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.