Demographics

The following information is taken from the first published data series from Census 2010. These data were obtained by a survey of all households in the City of Sunrise, conducted in March 2010 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Additional data from Census 2010 will be published in 2011 and 2012.

Population

In 2010, the City of Sunrise had a total population of 84,439.

Sunrise ranked as the ninth-largest City in Broward County.

Census 2010 showed a slight population decline of 1.6% - or 1,340 residents - since Census 2000.

Ethnicity

In 2010, the City had a minority-majority population: 37% of residents (31,016) are white non-Hispanic.

31% of residents (25,950) are black non-Hispanic, including African-Americans and persons of Caribbean descent.

25% of residents (21,621) are Hispanic.

Age

22% of residents (18,879) are under 18 years of age. The remainder of residents(65,560) are 18 or older.

Housing

In 2010, there were 33,438 households (including families and persons living alone) in Sunrise, and 37,609 single- and multi-family housing units.

The number of occupied units increased slightly between 2000 and 2010, suggesting a decrease in average household size.