Coral Springs population is expected to rise only modestly by 2050 despite plans to build more than 5,000 new homes in the city
Coral Springs, Florida – Even as Coral Springs prepares to welcome more than 5,000 new housing units over the next 25 years, city planners and officials are projecting only modest population growth. According to recent demographic forecasts, the city’s population, currently estimated at 134,345, is expected to rise to approximately 139,154 by 2050, representing an increase of just 3.5 percent, or fewer than 5,000 additional residents.
City commissioners reviewed the projections last month, drawing on data from Broward County’s Population Forecast Allocation Model, which takes into account housing development, migration trends, and other demographic factors. While the city is poised to see significant construction activity, the overall population increase is likely to be tempered by smaller household sizes and changing family dynamics.
Between 2020 and 2050, Coral Springs is expected to add 5,188 new homes, with the majority — about 3,400 units — arriving before 2035. Another 1,700 units are anticipated in the subsequent 15 years. Many of these new developments will be concentrated in the city’s emerging downtown area near Sample Road and University Drive. Among them is the Cornerstone development, which alone will contribute more than 700 new apartments to the area.
“When we build thousands of new units, we also have to understand how people are choosing to live,” said city planners. “Many of these homes will be filled by smaller households, young professionals, retirees, and those downsizing from larger residences.”
The city’s average household size of 2.88 people suggests that even with thousands of new homes, the population increase may be limited. Coral Springs currently has 44,659 households, with 55 percent classified as married households. Non-family households account for 23 percent, single-person households make up 18 percent, and about 7 percent are seniors living alone.
Demographic trends indicate that future growth will be influenced more by a diversity of living arrangements than by traditional large families. The city’s median age of 36.9 reflects this balance, with nearly 13 percent of residents over 65 and more than a quarter under 18. This mix of retirees, young adults, and families will likely shape demand for housing types, services, and amenities in the coming decades.
Urban planners note that while Coral Springs’ population growth may appear modest, the addition of new housing units will still have significant implications for infrastructure, transportation, and city services. Downtown developments, in particular, are expected to attract young professionals and smaller households, creating a more vibrant urban core.
City officials also highlighted that the modest projected growth is not necessarily a sign of stagnation but rather reflects the city’s transition toward smaller, more diverse households. This pattern mirrors broader demographic trends seen in Broward County and across Florida, where urban centers are experiencing shifts in household composition, aging populations, and changing lifestyle preferences.
As Coral Springs moves toward 2050, city leaders anticipate that thoughtful planning and investment in housing and amenities will ensure the city remains an attractive place to live for residents of all ages, even as overall population growth remains moderate.
