The Florida Scorecard: Metrics to help secure Florida's future.

Broward County Metrics (What is this?)

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Job Change

Jobs Year Over Year Change

13,143

(Positive)

Growth Rate

1.3%

(Positive)

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Net New Jobs Needed by 2030

84,665

Children in Poverty

16.5%

(Increasing)

<10%

2030 Goal

66,103

(Increasing)

3rd Grade Reading Scores

53%

(Declining)

8,997

# Not Reading at Grade Level
(Increasing)

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100%

2030 Goal

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Open Jobs

40,239

(Increasing)

35,320

Unemployed Persons (Increasing)

88

Unemployed People per 100 Jobs

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

(Increasing)

Jobs Year Over Year Change

13,143

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Housing Permits

1,629

Permits (Improving)

Sales Tax Revenue

$412.02

Million per Year (Improving)

Poverty Rate

12.4%

(Unchanged)

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High School Graduation Rate

88.7%

(Improving)

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Land in Conservation

62%

Population

1.97

Million

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