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Lighthouse Point

Florida · 10,344 residents · 2.307 sq mi
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Lighthouse Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,978. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $449,300. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,344
−4%since 2000
from 10,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,484 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+4%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,978
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,019
+40%since 2000
from $40,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.9%
US avg: 7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,300
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,285
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $770 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+77%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(10,071)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(450)
Asian0.8%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(1,403)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(9,067)
Black1.5%(156)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(779)
Asian1.5%(159)
Other0.6%(63)
Diversity Score25.9%(2,680)
Diversity Score
26
+99%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lighthouse Point, Florida?

Lighthouse Point, Florida has about 10,344 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lighthouse Point, Florida?

The typical household in Lighthouse Point, Florida earns about $69,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lighthouse Point, Florida expensive?

In Lighthouse Point, Florida, the median home is worth about $449,300, and the typical rent is about $1,285 a month.

How educated are people in Lighthouse Point, Florida?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lighthouse Point, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lighthouse Point, Florida?

About 6.3% of people in Lighthouse Point, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lighthouse Point, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lighthouse Point, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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