Pompano Beach Florida, took its name from the area’s popular ocean fish “FLORIDA POMPANO”. Once a small coastal town surrounded by farmland joined with the beach area formed the city of Pompano Beach. The city covers an area of 22.65 square miles and is home to 99,845 annual residents.. During the season (September – March), the population swells to approximately 125,000, as part-time residents come to Pompano Beach for “fun in the sun.”
Pompano Beach is currently in the middle of a redevelopment process to revitalize its beachfront and historic downtown. The city has also been listed as one of the top real estate markets, being featured in CNN, Money and the Wall Street Journal as one of the country’s top vacation home markets.
Per 2010 census:
Median household income: $34,560