Deerfield Beach, Florida
Deerfield Beach | |
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Deerfield Beach with pier in background | |
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Location within the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 26°18′22″N 80°07′08″W / 26.30611°N 80.11889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Incorporated as Deerfield (town) | June 11, 1925 |
| Incorporated as Deerfield Beach (town) | May 12, 1939 |
| Incorporated as Deerfield Beach (city) | June 13, 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.22 sq mi (42.01 km2) |
| • Land | 14.95 sq mi (38.71 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.30 km2) 7.12% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 86,859 |
• Estimate (2024) | 90,507 |
| • Rank | 201st in the United States 14th in Florida |
| • Density | 5,805.7/sq mi (2,241.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 33441–33443, 33064, 33073 |
| Area codes | 754, 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-16725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404210 |
| Website | www |
Deerfield Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Located 40 miles (64 km) north of Miami, it is a principal city in the Miami metropolitan area in South Florida, which was home to 6.14 million people in 2020. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,859, making it the tenth-largest city in Broward County and the 13th-largest city in the Miami metropolitan area. The city is bound by the Hillsboro River and Boca Raton to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Coconut Creek to the west and Pompano Beach to the south.
The city's contemporary history dates back to the late 19th century with the construction of the Florida East Coast Railway in 1896, built by Henry Flagler. The city's first post office was established in 1898, and on June 11, 1925, the city was incorporated as the Town of Deerfield. The city grew very rapidly in the mid-20th century, particularly between 1950 and 1980, as new neighborhoods were built. The city has continued to grow since, and as of 2024 has an estimated population of 90,507.
The city is known for its beaches and pier on Deerfield Beach Island, as well as its parks, particularly the botanical gardens of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum and Quiet Waters Park.