Hollywood
cityHollywood, Florida, nestled in southeastern Broward County between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, is a vibrant beachfront city known for its blend of natural beauty and urban amenities. With a population of approximately 159,073 as of 2024, it stands as the third-largest municipality in Broward County. Hollywood offers a diverse community, a lively cultural scene, and a range of recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for both residents and tourists. Hollywood's economy is driven by tourism, healthcare, and a growing business sector. The city is home to Port Everglades, a major cruise and cargo port, and benefits from its proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport. Key industries include hospitality, retail, and healthcare, with major employers like Memorial Healthcare System contributing significantly to the local job market. What distinguishes Hollywood is its rich history as a planned community founded in the 1920s by Joseph Young, who envisioned a 'Dream City in Florida'. The city boasts seven miles of beaches, the iconic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, and over 60 parks, offering a high quality of life and a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city conveniences.
Hollywood, Florida
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 12-32000
- Country
- United States
- County
- Broward
- Region
- Southeastern Florida
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Total Area
- 30.78 sq mi
- Land Area
- 27.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.53 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.0112
- Longitude
- -80.1495
- Climate
- Tropical rainforest climate with long, hot, humid, and rainy summers and short, warm, and dry winters.
- Notable Features
- Atlantic Ocean Beaches · Intracoastal Waterway · Man-made Lakes
- Neighboring Areas
- Pembroke Pines · Fort Lauderdale · Dania Beach
- Population (2020)
- 153,067
- Est. Population (2024)
- 159,073
- Median Age
- 40.9
- Median Income
- $67,203
- Poverty Rate
- 10.8%
- Family Households
- 62.3%
- Owner-Occupied
- 58.9%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- 43.2% Hispanic, 35.0% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other.
- Government Type
- Commission-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Commission
- Body Size
- 7 members
- School District
- Broward County Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire Rescue & Beach Safety · Public Works · Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts · Public Utilities · Code Compliance





























- Unemployment Rate
- 5.7%
- Economic Profile
- Tourism · International Trade · Healthcare · Residential
- Employment Sectors
- Retail Trade · Health Care & Social Assistance · Accommodation & Food Services · Tourism · Aerospace · Electronics Production
- Major Employers
- Memorial Healthcare System · Diplomat Beach Resort · Brandsmart · Heico Corporation · Chewy.com
- School Districts
- Broward County Public Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Sheridan Technical College · Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers · City College-Hollywood · Florida National University-Main Campus
- Transportation
- Florida Turnpike · Interstate 95 · US1 · State Road 7 · CSX and FEC Railways · Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport · Miami International Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal Water · Sewer Services · Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Memorial Regional Hospital · Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport · Miami International Airport · Port Everglades
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Hollywood Beach · Hollywood Beach Broadwalk · ArtsPark at Young Circle · Anneliese Meltzer Cold Nature Park
- Parks & Trails
- 60+ City Parks · Hollywood Beach Broadwalk · Justice Skate Park at Stanley Goldman Memorial Park · Montella Park
- Founded
- 1920
- Incorporated
- 1925
- Named After
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, with the founder Joseph Young Jr.'s dream of creating a motion picture industry on the east coast.
- Historical Significance
- An early example of a planned community in Florida, designed by Joseph Young with inspiration from city planners and the vision of creating a vibrant city with beaches, parks, and cultural amenities.
- Key Events
- 1920: Joseph Young arrives in South Florida to create his 'Dream City'. · 1925: Hollywood is formally incorporated. · 1926: A hurricane severely damages the city. · Post-WWII: Population swells, leading to steady growth. · 2015: The city celebrates its 90th birthday.
