Tamarac, Florida
Broward County
12-70675
Tamarac is a city in Broward County in the U.S. state of Florida with 60 427 inhabitants ( 2010). The metropolitan area has a size of 30.8 km ².
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Geography
Tamarac is located about 15 km north- west of Fort Lauderdale and 40 km north of Miami. Clockwise Tamarac adjacent to Coral Springs, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill and Sunrise. In the west the city is bordered by the Everglades.
History
In the 17th and 18th centuries lived here the Native Americans, the Indians from the tribe of Abaniki and mainly pirates, who were waiting for an opportunity to rob a Spanish galleon. At that time, many ships were laden with gold and silver, when they began the journey home. Often the ships were led by false beacons against the cliffs, where the ships were stranded and thus were easy prey. This was made easier by the poor navigational aids, who had ships on board. From time to time it also happened that a hurricane the ships simply washed ashore. Many a family has laid the foundation for her future wealth at that time.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, the then 60 427 inhabitants distributed in 32 794 households. The population density was 2048.4 inh. / Km ². 67.2 % of the population were white, 23.1% African American, 0.2% Native American and 2.5 % Asian Americans. 4.2% were members of other ethnic groups and 2.8% in different ethnic groups. 24.3 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, children under the age of 18 and 44.0 % of all households lived in 21.8 % of all households with persons at least 65 years. 56.4 % of households were family households (consisting of married couples with or without offspring or a parent with offspring ). The average size of a household was 2.12 persons and the average family size is 2.77 people.
18.2% of the population were younger than 20 years, 22.9% were 20-39 years old, 24.7% were 40-59 years old and 34.0% were at least 60 years old. The median age was 47 years. 44.6 % of the population were male and 55.4 % female.
The average annual income was $ 41,837, while 10.4 % of the population lived below the poverty line.
In 2000, English was the mother tongue of 78.80 % of the population spoke Spanish 13.69 % and 7.51% had a different mother tongue.
Traffic
Through the city runs the U.S. Highway 441 and the Florida State Roads 7, 91 (Florida 's Turnpike ), 817 and 869 ( Sawgrass Expressway toll road).
Economy
A significant industry, there is not. The main employment sectors are: education, health and social services: (17.3%), trade / retail ( 15.4%), finance, insurance and real estate ( 10.8%), future technology, management, administration ( 11, 1%).
Climate
The climate is mild and warm, light with a light wind from the lake. Statistically, it rains in the summer months to an average of 40 % of the days, even if only temporarily. The highest temperatures are from May to October, with up to 31 ° C. The coldest months from December to February with an average of only 12 ° C. Snowfall is almost unknown in the region.
Train
- Challenger Elementary School
- Tamarac Elementary School
- Millennium Middle School
Further education institutions
Further education institutions can be found about 15 km distant Fort Lauderdale or Miami about 35 km away
- Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth, (approx. 8,350 students)
- Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, (about 14,300 students)
- Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, (approx. 6,100 students)
- Keiser College in Fort Lauderdale, (approx. 2,800 students)
- Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, (about 12,700 students)
- Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, (approx. 2,500 students )
Clinics
- University Hospital and Medical Center
- HealthSouth Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital in Sunrise
- Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale
- Northwest Medical Center in Margate
Parks and sports facilities
There is a wide range of various city parks as well as several sports facilities and playing fields and facilities for camping. Specifically: " Caporella Park ", " Sunset Point Park ", " Veterans ' Park ", " Tamarac Park ", " Tamarac Sports Complex ", " Tamarac Multi-Purpose Center."
Religion
In Tamarac, there are 7 different churches from 6 different denominations. Among the belonging to a denomination churches, the Catholic Church is most strongly represented at two churches. There is also a no denominational church belonging ( as of 2004).
Crime
The crime rate in 2010 was 207 points ( U.S. average: 266 points ) within the average range. There was a murder, twelve rapes, 57 robberies, 116 injuries, 364 burglaries, 810 thefts and 95 car thefts.