Deerfield Beach, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Deerfield Beach, Florida is 86,742 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $56,976, the median home value is $274,400, and the median age is 43.7.

The population has grown 20.4% since 2010 (75,178 → 90,507).

86,742

Population

5797

People / sq mi

$56,976

Median Income

$274,400

Median Home Value

Deerfield Beach covers 15.0 sq mi of land at 5797 people per square mile.

About Deerfield Beach, FL

Deerfield Beach is a city in Florida with a population of 86,742. It ranks #34 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 43.7, older than the national median. The population is 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

The median household income in Deerfield Beach is $56,976, below the US median of $74,580. 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $274,400, with monthly rent averaging $1,670. The homeownership rate of 64.1% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Deerfield Beach reflects 27.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.7 minutes each way.

Deerfield Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Deerfield Beach city had a population of 75,178 in 2010 and 90,507 in 2024, a 20.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 90,507 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.35%.

90,507

Population (2024)

75,178

Population (2010)

90,507

Peak (2024)

1.35%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	75,178	-	-	estimate
2011	76,504	+1,326	+1.76%	estimate
2012	77,395	+891	+1.16%	estimate
2013	78,002	+607	+0.78%	estimate
2014	78,565	+563	+0.72%	estimate
2015	79,334	+769	+0.98%	estimate
2016	79,972	+638	+0.80%	estimate
2017	80,525	+553	+0.69%	estimate
2018	80,666	+141	+0.18%	estimate
2019	81,066	+400	+0.50%	estimate
2020	86,775	+5,709	+7.04%	estimate
2021	86,523	-252	-0.29%	estimate
2022	87,623	+1,100	+1.27%	estimate
2023	89,121	+1,498	+1.71%	estimate
2024	90,507	+1,386	+1.56%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	44.5%
Black or African American	24.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,976

Median Household Income

$33,288

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$274,400

Median Home Value

$1,670

Median Rent

64.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.3%

High School+

27.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.2%

Drive Alone

70.5%

Public Transit

11.7%

Work From Home

28.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

28.0%

Foreign Born

51.9%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

14.1%

With Disability

81.8%

Health Insurance

92.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	18.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	15.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	12.8%
Construction	9.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.3%
Retail Trade	6.1%
Information	6.0%
Manufacturing	4.7%
Public Administration	2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Part of Florida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deerfield Beach, Florida has a population of 86,742 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Deerfield Beach, Florida is $56,976, with 11.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Deerfield Beach, Florida is $274,400, with median monthly rent at $1,670 and a homeownership rate of 64.1%.

The median age in Deerfield Beach, Florida is 43.7 years. The population is 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

The population has grown 20.4% since 2010 (75,178 → 90,507).