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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Florida · 6,198 residents · 0.877 sq mi
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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,860. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,635 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $449,600. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,198
+142%since 2000
from 2,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,067 / sq mi
+142%since 2000
from 2,922 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.7
+17%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,860
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,650
+106%since 2000
from $34,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,437
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $738 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+30%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,364)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(135)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(419)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(5,081)
Black1.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(690)
Asian1.5%(90)
Other4.6%(288)
Diversity Score40.1%(2,487)
Diversity Score
40
+145%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
25.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida has about 6,198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?

The typical household in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida earns about $69,860 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida expensive?

In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, the median home is worth about $449,600, and the typical rent is about $1,437 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?

About 53.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?

About 6.9% of people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,224 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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