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Lighthouse Point

Florida · 10,486 residents · 2.307 sq mi
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Lighthouse Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% 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 $505,200. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,486
−3%since 2000
from 10,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,545 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,667 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+14%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,001
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,584
+53%since 2000
from $40,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$505,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,459
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $770 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+83%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(8,523)
Black1.3%(140)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,181)
Asian1.9%(198)
Other2.2%(231)
Diversity Score37.2%(3,899)
Diversity Score
37
+185%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lighthouse Point, Florida?

Lighthouse Point, Florida has about 10,486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lighthouse Point, Florida earns about $76,001 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 $505,200, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.

How educated are people in Lighthouse Point, Florida?

About 46.7% 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 7.3% of people in Lighthouse Point, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lighthouse Point, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Lighthouse Point, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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