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Lauderdale Lakes

Florida · 35,954 residents · 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 $36,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,300. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,954
+13%since 2000
from 31,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,767 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 8,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K32K35K37K1990201020202024Lauderdale Lakes
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,103
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,932 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,720
+26%since 2000
from $14,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$122,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,123
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+48%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(2,107)
Black83.4%(29,985)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,323)
Asian1.1%(409)
Other2.2%(780)
Diversity Score35.3%(12,689)
Diversity Score
35
−37%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
50.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−47.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida has about 35,954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida earns about $36,103 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 $122,300, and the typical rent is about $1,123 a month.

How educated are people in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida?

About 17.2% 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 21.6% 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 8,613 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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