hall complex originally included a public library and all other city departments, except for the fire and public works departments. By the 1970s, full-time police and fire departments were established. In response to concerns about future growth, residents approved a bond referendum in 1984 to fund construction of a new city hall, a public safety complex, and recreational facilities. In 1990, about 60% of voters chose to drop the word "city" from the official name, thus renaming the municipality Greenacres. After the 1990 census indicated a population of 18,638, city council authorized a special census in 1993, which added more than 3,000 additional residents to the official population count, making Greenacres eligible for funds from the state government of Florida. To commemorate the city's 80th anniversary, the Greenacres Historical Society was formed in 2006, with a museum established two years later. In July 2007, construction was completed on a new city hall and public works facility on Melaleuca Lane. Geography Greenacres is located at (26.628045, –80.135389). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 43,990 people, 13,986 households, and 9,435 families residing in the city. The population density was 7,331.67 inhabitants per square mile (2,830.8/km2). The 17,927 housing units averaged 3,043.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,175.1/km2). Approximately 76.7% of residents of the city were age 18 and over. 2010 census As of the 2010 census, 37,573 people, 17,249 households, and 14,384 families were residing in the city. The population density was 7,029.8 inhabitants per square mile (2,714.2/km2). The 17,249 housing units averaged 2,928.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,130.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 40.8% White, 17.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.0% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 38.3% of the population. In the city, the age distribution was 16.6% at 65 or older, 24.8% was under 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, and 22.1% from 45 to 64; the median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males. Around 35.4% of the households in 2010 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.4% were married couples