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Fort Lauderdale

Florida · 182,760 residents · 34.582 sq mi
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Fort Lauderdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,313. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $350,900. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182,760
+20%since 2000
from 152,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,285 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 4,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
146K157K167K178K189K1990201020202024Fort Lauderdale
2024186K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,313
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,887 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,232
+63%since 2000
from $27,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,353
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+56%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(87,577)
Black28.5%(43,441)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(14,406)
Asian1%(1,538)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(104,352)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(86,872)
Black27.1%(49,560)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(35,176)
Asian1.9%(3,511)
Other2.1%(3,820)
Diversity Score81%(148,061)
Diversity Score
81
+18%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Fort Lauderdale, Florida has about 182,760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

The typical household in Fort Lauderdale, Florida earns about $64,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Lauderdale, Florida expensive?

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the median home is worth about $350,900, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Lauderdale, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

About 15.8% of people in Fort Lauderdale, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Lauderdale, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Lauderdale, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,383 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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