Tamarac, FL Demographics

A map of Tamarac's Population by Race

Tamarac, Florida has an estimated population of 73,019, a slight increase from the 71,897 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.4% Black, 31.5% Hispanic, 26.2% White, 2.8% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tamarac, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tamarac has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tamarac, that probability was 71.3% in 2020 and 69.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tamarac is ranked the 51st 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). Tamarac was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tamarac's White Population

19,153 residents of Tamarac, or 26.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tamarac is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Tamarac ranks 809th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamarac's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Tamarac's population has decreased from 30.2% to 26.2%.

Tamarac is more White than neighboring North Lauderdale (7.9% White), Lauderhill (7.5% White), and Lauderdale Lakes (6.9% White). Tamarac is less White than neighboring Margate (29.2% White), and Coral Springs (33% White).

Tamarac's Black Population

26,564 residents of Tamarac, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tamarac is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Tamarac ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamarac's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Tamarac's population has increased from 31.8% to 36.4%.

Tamarac is more Black than neighboring Margate (33.2% Black), and Coral Springs (24% Black). Tamarac is less Black than neighboring North Lauderdale (55.5% Black), Lauderhill (75.7% Black), and Lauderdale Lakes (81% Black).

Tamarac's Asian Population

2,052 residents of Tamarac, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tamarac is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Tamarac ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamarac's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Asian residents' share of Tamarac's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Tamarac is more Asian than neighboring Lauderhill (1.4% Asian), and Lauderdale Lakes (2.2% Asian). Tamarac is less Asian than neighboring North Lauderdale (3.6% Asian), Margate (3.2% Asian), and Coral Springs (4.9% Asian).

Tamarac's Hispanic Population

23,009 residents of Tamarac, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tamarac is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tamarac ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamarac's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Tamarac's population has increased from 30.4% to 31.5%.

Tamarac is more Hispanic than neighboring North Lauderdale (26.8% Hispanic), Lauderhill (11.5% Hispanic), Margate (26.7% Hispanic), Lauderdale Lakes (8% Hispanic), and Coral Springs (31.2% Hispanic).

Tamarac's Native American/Other Population

437 residents of Tamarac, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tamarac is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tamarac ranks 212th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamarac's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tamarac's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Tamarac is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lauderdale Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other). Tamarac is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Lauderdale (1.6% Native American/Other), Lauderhill (1.1% Native American/Other), Margate (2.5% Native American/Other), and Coral Springs (1.8% Native American/Other).

Tamarac's Multiracial Population

1,804 residents of Tamarac, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tamarac is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tamarac ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tamarac's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Tamarac's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Tamarac is more Multiracial than neighboring Lauderdale Lakes (1.4% Multiracial). Tamarac is less Multiracial than neighboring North Lauderdale (4.6% Multiracial), Lauderhill (2.8% Multiracial), Margate (5.2% Multiracial), and Coral Springs (5.1% 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.