Pembroke Pines won the National Civic League's coveted "All-America City Award" in 2004 and was a finalist community in 2003. Pembroke Pines also received an "outstanding achievement award" in the "2005 City Livability Awards" Program, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Many of Pembroke Pines schools have received the "Five Star School Award" from the Florida Department of Education as schools that have shown evidence of exemplary community involvement.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,629, and the median income for a family was $61,480. Males had a median income of $45,129 versus $32,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,843. About 3.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, Pembroke Pines had the forty-fifth highest percentage of Colombian residents in the US, at 3% of the city's population, and the fiftieth highest percentage of Cuban residents in the US, at 8.66% of the city's population. It also had the twenty-fourth highest percentage of Jamaicans in the US (tied with Wheatley Heights, New York,) at 5.1% of all residents.

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By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

75.58%

13.25%

0.19%

3.76%

28.16%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS

1. Andari Hair Weave & Beauty Salon -  Category: Hair Salons -  1108 N. University Dr. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 (954) 441-8095
   
   
2. Cut N Corners Barbershop -  Category:Barbers - We house 16 of South Florida’s best professional license barbers all waiting to accommodate our customers. -  8901 Pembroke Rd - Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 (954) 441-8717   - (visit website)
   
   
3. Jakay's Black Image -  Category: Hair Salons -  158 N. University Dr. Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 (954) 438-3377
   
   
4. MrCutz Barbershop -  Category:Barbers - At MrCutz Barbershop, we offer a wide selection of hair care services to help you get the look you want. -  12129 Pembroke Road - Pembroke Pines, FL (954) 364-7076  - (visit website)
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store -  Category: Comfort Food -   1960 NW 150th Ave Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 (954) 704-4020   - (visit website)
   
   
2. Scruby's BBQ & Ribs -  Category: Barbecue and Southern & Soul - REVIEW: "I had the ribs and sides lunch special and it was delicious. I'm not a big fan of BBQ, but this is definitely way BBQ is suppose to be." -   251 N University Dr - Pembroke Pines, FL (954) 987-1933   - (visit website)
   
   

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CHURCHES

1. Taft Street Baptist Church -  7241 Taft St. - Pembroke Pines Florida (954) 983-1413  - (visit website)