Island City Profile

The City of Wilton Manors, located in Broward County, was incorporated in 1947, and was created as a municipality under Chapter 165, Florida Statutes and named the Village of Wilton Manors. The Laws of Florida, 1953, Chapter 29609 established the present municipality, designated it the City of Wilton Manors and enacted its Charter. The City operates under the Commission-City Manager form of government and provides the following services as authorized by its Charter: general government, public safety, public services, transportation, and culture and recreation. The City is a Certified Wildlife Community Habitat and encourages residents to join the effort to conserve our natural resources and provide a safe, healthy place to live though the NatureScape initiative.

• Date of Incorporation: June 1947 
• Form of Government: Commission-City Manager 
• Area: 1.96 square miles
• Population*: 11,426
• Households*: 6,577
• Median home value*: $326,600
• Median Household Income*: $70,465