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Pompano Beach

A City in Broward County, Florida

 

Pompano Beach is a coastal city in Broward County, Florida.  Known for its golden sandy beaches, warm waters, and excellent diving spots, the city blends small-town charm with modern amenities. With its landmark Fisher Family Pier, lively Fishing Village, and more than 50 parks, Pompano Beach offers a mix of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and waterfront dining. Once a farming hub, today it’s celebrated as a family-friendly destination and a favorite for water sports, fishing, and year-round sunshine.

The Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach

The Hillsboro Inlet in Pompano Beach

Photo by Art Wager via Canva

Location & Size

Pompano Beach is in northeastern Broward County along Florida’s southseastern Atlantic coast, situated between Fort Lauderdale to the south and Deerfield Beach to the north.

The city covers about 25 square miles, with about 5.5% of that being water.

Founded

Pompano Beach traces its roots back to the late 19th century, when settlers were drawn to the area’s fertile land and access to the Florida East Coast Railway, built by Henry Flagler in the 1890s. The name “Pompano” came from a surveyor who, after catching the local pompano fish, recorded it in his notes. The town was first incorporated in 1908, making it one of the oldest municipalities in Broward County. At the time, it was largely an agricultural community, best known for celery, beans, and pineapple farming. After World War II, rapid growth and coastal development transformed Pompano from a farming town into a thriving beachside city. In 1947, it officially merged with the adjacent beach community to become the modern City of Pompano Beach, setting the stage for its evolution into a popular destination for tourism, recreation, and seaside living.

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Population

As of recent estimates (2023), Pompano Beach has around 112,200 residents.
In the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 112,046.

Known For

  • Its clear, warm Atlantic waters and relatively gentle surf, making it popular for swimming, snorkeling, and paddle sports.

  • Scuba diving & wrecks: Pompano is often nicknamed Florida’s “Wreck Capital” for its many underwater shipwrecks and reef sites.

  • The Fisher Family Pier, redesigned to evoke the shape of a pompano fish, is a landmark and popular spot.

  • The Pompano Beach Fishing Village, with dining, retail, and beachfront promenade.

  • More than 50 city parks supporting biking, walking, sports, and nature.

  • Golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, arts & culture venues, and a growing redevelopment focus.

Cost of living

  • Median household income is approximately $63,832 (2023 estimate)

  • Median home value is about $321,900

  • Median gross rent is around $1,636/month

 

 

Things to do

  • Beach & Water Activities – swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, jet-skiing, kiteboarding.

  • Scuba / Diving / Wreck Exploration – exploring shipwrecks such as the Lady Luck and Okinawa, or diving coral reef zones.

  • Walk along the Fisher Family Pier and the Fishing Village promenade.

  • Parks & outdoor recreation – with more than 50 parks, trails, sports courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas.s, local art events, amphitheater concerts.

  • Shopping & Dining – Pompano Citi Centre, Festival Marketplace, local restaurants (especially seafood) in the Fishing Village.

  • Golf & Sports – several golf courses and tennis/pickleball options.

  • Historic & Unique Sites – The Pompano Beach Indian Mound (Tequesta burial mound), the Old Pompano Fire Station museum.

  • Festivals & Events – Seafood Festival, Fishing Rodeo, holiday parades, arts & music festivals.

Fun Facts

  • The city takes its name from the pompano fish, a tropical inshore fish abundant in local coastal waters.

  • In its early years, Pompano was a farming and celery-growing region before tourism and coastal development took precedence.

  • The Indian Mound Park in Pompano is a preserved Tequesta burial mound dating back centuries, one of the few surviving indigenous sites in Broward County.

  • The Old Pompano Fire Station is now a museum containing historic fire engines and artifacts.

  • The Fisher Family Pier was rebuilt in 2019 and features a design evocative of a fish silhouette.

  • During peak tourist season, the city’s effective population reportedly swells beyond its base population.

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