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Lauderdale Lakes

Florida · 36,898 residents (2025 est.) · 3.681 sq mi
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Lauderdale Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $214,100. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,404
+15%since 2000
from 31,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,890 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 8,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36,898 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K37K1990201020202024Lauderdale Lakes
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,006
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,932 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,541
+75%since 2000
from $14,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+9%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+87%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.2%(6,726)
Black67%(21,243)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,755)
Asian1%(328)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(17,704)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(2,520)
Black81%(29,505)
Hispanic / Latino8%(2,897)
Asian2.2%(790)
Other1.9%(692)
Diversity Score41.4%(15,069)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
48.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 65.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida has about 36,404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida earns about $50,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lauderdale Lakes, Florida expensive?

In Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, the median home is worth about $214,100, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?

About 21.7% of people in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lauderdale Lakes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,063 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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