Dania Beach, Florida (General Information)

Dania Beach is an incorporated city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is located between Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood and is a part of the South Florida metropolitan area. In 2004, the city celebrated its Centennial Birthday. 

Location Map of Dania Beach

Area

Dania Beach has a total area of 6.31 sq mi (16.3 km²), with a land area of 6.09 sq mi (15.8 km²) and a water area of .22 sq mi (0.6 km²) 3.49%. The city’s zip code is 33004. 

Demography

Population by age

This small size beautiful city has a population of 28,831 as of July 2006 (U.S. Census Bureau). Dania Beach, formerly known as Dania, experienced a great increased in population during 1990-2000 with a population change rate of 53.9%. In 1990, the number of persons in the city was 17 736 but in 2000, it turned out to be 27 293. It has a density of 1781.2 persons / mi². In 2000, whites comprised 61.6 %, African Americans 23.74% ,0.30% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, and Hispanic were 12.01% of the population. Additionally, the city’s average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.85.The median age for residents in Dania Beach, Florida is 40 (this is older than average age in the U.S.)

Economy 

          Dania’s economy flourished with the services sector as it major contributor. Finance, insurance, real estate and retail trade comprised the service sector. A key that has made this sector improved is Dania’s tourism. In 2000, the per capita income for the city was $20,795 while the median income for a household in the city was $34,125, and the median income for a family was $37,405. Males had a median income of $35,081 versus $26,535 for females. Many airlines are also headquartered in Dania namely Gulf stream International Airlines and Carnival Air Lines

Climate

Dania’s climate is claimed to be one of its best asset. Its subtropical climate attracts many tourists who seek sunshine and warm, especially during the winter season. The city average temperature in January is 67.5 F and 82.6 F in July. It also has an annual precipitation of 64.19 inches. Although the Dania is closer to the tropics, it has fewer very hot days each summer than does the northern part of Florida.

Tourism

A relaxing beach in Dania

Dania Beach, Florida is known for its beautiful beach resorts. Most of its resorts are pristine yet inexpensive. It is also becoming South Florida’s location for maritime industries. Aside from its beach resorts, Dania is also the home of the International Game Fishing Association Hall of Fame and Museum, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor, Dania Jai Alai, World Famous Jaxson’s Ice cream, the amusement called Boomers! and the many Antique shops and malls. For nature lovers, the Westside Park and Anne Kolb Nature Center is a great place to go. Located at the southern part of Broward County, these parks let tourists explore the natural diversity of the few mangrove ecosystems in Southeast Florida. The city also has parks that offer recreational fun, which includes tennis, basketball courts, an Olympic size swimming pool, wide-open green spaces, and more.