Fort Lauderdale, FL

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182,673
TOTAL POPULATION
95,334
MALE POPULATION
87,339
FEMALE POPULATION
109.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,060
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,676
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,376
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,210
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
100,613
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Fort Lauderdale

The most populous races in Fort Lauderdale are White / Caucasian (99,938 | 54.7%), Black / African American (53,400 | 29.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (36,082 | 19.8%).
Race in Fort Lauderdale
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,7751.5%
Black / African American53,40029.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1060.1%
Hispanic or Latino36,08219.8%
Native / Alaskan4710.3%
White / Caucasian99,93854.7%
Two or more Races20,65611.3%
Some other Race5,3272.9%
Total182,673100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Lauderdale

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Lauderdale are Irish (16,845 | 9.2%), Italian (13,014 | 7.1%), German (12,933 | 7.1%), English (11,768 | 6.4%), and Haitian (11,475 | 6.3%), together accounting for 36.1% of all Fort Lauderdale residents.
Ancestry in Fort Lauderdale
Ancestry# Population% Population
African9390.5%
Albanian1760.1%
American11,3196.2%
Apache80.0%
Arab1,3110.7%
Argentinean1,3290.7%
Armenian2690.2%
Australian7530.4%
Austrian6020.3%
Bahamian1,0790.6%
Barbadian700.0%
Basque200.0%
Belgian1370.1%
Belizean110.0%
Bhutanese2550.1%
Blackfeet140.0%
Bolivian1280.1%
Brazilian1,1940.6%
British1,5000.8%
British West Indian2210.1%
Bulgarian440.0%
Burmese600.0%
Canadian5880.3%
Cape Verdean110.0%
Carpatho Rusyn90.0%
Central American8,2524.5%
Central American Indian2210.1%
Cherokee1530.1%
Chickasaw150.0%
Chilean2890.2%
Choctaw130.0%
Colombian3,3171.8%
Comanche120.0%
Costa Rican3730.2%
Cree260.0%
Creek60.0%
Croatian2110.1%
Cuban7,0893.9%
Cypriot730.0%
Czech4660.3%
Czechoslovakian880.1%
Danish3380.2%
Dominican6540.4%
Dutch1,2840.7%
Dutch West Indian1070.1%
Eastern European1,0890.6%
Ecuadorian5770.3%
Egyptian930.1%
English11,7686.4%
Ethiopian70.0%
European2,3341.3%
Filipino1490.1%
Finnish1010.1%
French2,9941.6%
French Canadian5970.3%
German12,9337.1%
Ghanaian250.0%
Greek1,1330.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro550.0%
Guatemalan3,0171.7%
Guyanese1120.1%
Haitian11,4756.3%
Honduran2,3471.3%
Hungarian9050.5%
Indian (Asian)8380.5%
Inupiat370.0%
Iranian2290.1%
Iraqi420.0%
Irish16,8459.2%
Israeli7890.4%
Italian13,0147.1%
Jamaican5,5473.0%
Japanese1000.1%
Jordanian210.0%
Korean1,1220.6%
Latvian520.0%
Lebanese6670.4%
Lithuanian6140.3%
Lumbee40.0%
Luxembourger290.0%
Macedonian760.0%
Maltese80.0%
Mexican4,0492.2%
Mexican American Indian410.0%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan2660.2%
Native Hawaiian450.0%
Navajo170.0%
New Zealander150.0%
Nicaraguan5490.3%
Nigerian3210.2%
Northern European1740.1%
Norwegian7960.4%
Osage30.0%
Pakistani1170.1%
Palestinian80.0%
Panamanian2360.1%
Paraguayan470.0%
Pennsylvania German600.0%
Peruvian1,1550.6%
Polish4,2712.3%
Portuguese8440.5%
Potawatomi180.0%
Puerto Rican5,0792.8%
Romanian6210.3%
Russian2,6941.5%
Salvadoran1,7300.9%
Scandinavian2000.1%
Scotch-Irish1,1660.6%
Scottish1,9161.1%
Serbian2070.1%
Sioux90.0%
Slavic870.1%
Slovak2680.2%
Slovene550.0%
South African840.1%
South American9,3445.1%
South American Indian430.0%
Spaniard5290.3%
Spanish1710.1%
Spanish American Indian170.0%
Sri Lankan2300.1%
Subsaharan African1,4500.8%
Swedish1,1410.6%
Swiss2870.2%
Syrian1500.1%
Thai8370.5%
Tlingit-Haida220.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3700.2%
Turkish6750.4%
U.S. Virgin Islander40.0%
Ukrainian7350.4%
Uruguayan2640.1%
Venezuelan2,1921.2%
Welsh9330.5%
West Indian9690.5%
Yugoslavian130.0%
Zimbabwean190.0%
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Immigrants in Fort Lauderdale

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Lauderdale came from Latin America (34,747 | 19.0%), Caribbean (17,332 | 9.5%), South America (9,412 | 5.1%), Central America (8,003 | 4.4%), and Haiti (7,641 | 4.2%), together accounting for 42.2% of all Fort Lauderdale residents.
Immigrants in Fort Lauderdale
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa8840.5%
Albania1220.1%
Argentina1,0880.6%
Armenia270.0%
Asia3,6632.0%
Australia2920.2%
Austria90.0%
Bahamas8290.4%
Barbados560.0%
Belarus610.0%
Belgium220.0%
Belize110.0%
Bolivia1060.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina70.0%
Brazil2,2441.2%
Bulgaria440.0%
Cambodia630.0%
Canada1,7370.9%
Caribbean17,3329.5%
Central America8,0034.4%
Chile2700.2%
China3230.2%
Colombia2,1451.2%
Costa Rica910.1%
Croatia90.0%
Cuba3,7322.0%
Czechoslovakia2430.1%
Denmark760.0%
Dominica160.0%
Dominican Republic2810.2%
Eastern Africa380.0%
Eastern Asia3670.2%
Eastern Europe2,6581.5%
Ecuador3640.2%
Egypt1720.1%
El Salvador1,2640.7%
England8330.5%
Europe6,6203.6%
Fiji160.0%
France3270.2%
Germany6240.3%
Greece2370.1%
Grenada80.0%
Guatemala2,3871.3%
Guyana1100.1%
Haiti7,6414.2%
Honduras1,5780.9%
Hong Kong160.0%
Hungary1100.1%
India2980.2%
Iran1210.1%
Iraq690.0%
Ireland4510.3%
Israel3460.2%
Italy2100.1%
Jamaica3,9292.1%
Japan150.0%
Jordan210.0%
Kazakhstan2660.2%
Korea290.0%
Kuwait200.0%
Latin America34,74719.0%
Lebanon1210.1%
Malaysia360.0%
Mexico2,0501.1%
Middle Africa100.0%
Moldova450.0%
Morocco1100.1%
Netherlands1260.1%
Nicaragua4410.2%
Nigeria2700.2%
North Macedonia380.0%
Northern Africa3290.2%
Northern Europe2,1571.2%
Oceania3810.2%
Pakistan610.0%
Panama1810.1%
Peru1,0380.6%
Philippines7020.4%
Poland6230.3%
Portugal180.0%
Romania2820.2%
Russia6700.4%
Scotland510.0%
Serbia590.0%
South Africa2370.1%
South America9,4125.1%
South Central Asia1,0390.6%
South Eastern Asia1,0620.6%
Southern Europe6650.4%
Spain2000.1%
Sri Lanka1410.1%
Sweden1150.1%
Switzerland320.0%
Syria310.0%
Taiwan810.0%
Thailand1170.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4130.2%
Turkey5250.3%
Ukraine3230.2%
Uruguay1470.1%
Uzbekistan1050.1%
Venezuela1,8391.0%
Vietnam1440.1%
West Indies360.0%
Western Africa2700.2%
Western Asia1,1870.6%
Western Europe1,1400.6%
Zimbabwe190.0%
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Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale

Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale

The most populous age groups in Fort Lauderdale are 25 to 29 Years (7,750 | 8.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (6,609 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,740 (5.0%)4,091 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years3,830 (4.0%)4,296 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years3,790 (4.0%)4,104 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years4,517 (4.7%)5,189 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years5,196 (5.4%)4,468 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years7,750 (8.1%)6,443 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years6,661 (7.0%)6,037 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years6,557 (6.9%)5,726 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years6,116 (6.4%)5,530 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years6,884 (7.2%)6,214 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years6,715 (7.0%)5,760 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years6,680 (7.0%)6,609 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years7,729 (8.1%)5,774 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years6,459 (6.8%)4,914 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years5,054 (5.3%)4,101 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years2,828 (3.0%)3,856 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years2,110 (2.2%)2,266 (2.6%)
85 Years and over1,718 (1.8%)1,961 (2.2%)
Total95,334 (100.0%)87,339 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Lauderdale

Median Family Size in Fort Lauderdale

The median family size in Fort Lauderdale is 3.06 persons per family, with single female/mother families (8,945 | 22.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.46 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (27,600 | 68.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Lauderdale
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple27,600 (68.8%)2.92
Single Male/Father3,571 (8.9%)3.14
Single Female/Mother8,945 (22.3%)3.46
Total Families40,116 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Fort Lauderdale

The median household size in Fort Lauderdale is 2.24 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,945 | 11.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.75 persons per household. non-family households (39,915 | 49.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Lauderdale
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple27,600 (34.5%)2.95
Single Male/Father3,571 (4.5%)3.65
Single Female/Mother8,945 (11.2%)3.75
Non-family39,915 (49.9%)1.29
Total Households80,031 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Lauderdale

Out of a total of 80,031 households in Fort Lauderdale, 40,116 (50.1%) are family households, while 39,915 (49.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 20,192, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 31,238.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Lauderdale
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-31,238 (39.0%)
2-Person Households20,192 (25.2%)7,687 (9.6%)
3-Person Households8,422 (10.5%)685 (0.9%)
4-Person Households6,749 (8.4%)196 (0.2%)
5-Person Households3,025 (3.8%)109 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,072 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households656 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total40,116 (50.1%)39,915 (49.9%)

Female Fertility in Fort Lauderdale

Fertility by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Average fertility rate in Fort Lauderdale is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years23 (1.3%)4.0
20 to 34 years1,135 (65.6%)67.0
35 to 50 years571 (33.0%)31.0
Total1,729 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Lauderdale

61.4% of women with births (1,729) in Fort Lauderdale are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years570 (50.2%)565 (49.8%)
35 to 50 years492 (86.2%)79 (13.8%)
Total1,062 (61.4%)667 (38.6%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Lauderdale

Average fertility rate in Fort Lauderdale is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 24.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Lauderdale
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School161 (9.3%)24.0
High School Diploma387 (22.4%)46.0
College or Associate's Degree409 (23.7%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree416 (24.1%)41.0
Graduate Degree356 (20.6%)64.0
Total1,729 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Lauderdale

38.6% of women with births in Fort Lauderdale are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 88.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 68.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Lauderdale
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School89 (55.3%)72 (44.7%)
High School Diploma205 (53.0%)182 (47.0%)
College or Associate's Degree128 (31.3%)281 (68.7%)
Bachelor's Degree325 (78.1%)91 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree315 (88.5%)41 (11.5%)
Total1,062 (61.4%)667 (38.6%)

Income in Fort Lauderdale

Income Overview in Fort Lauderdale

Per Capita Income in Fort Lauderdale is $55,060, while median incomes of families and households are $87,676 and $75,376 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income182,673$55,060
Median Family Income40,116$87,676
Mean Family Income40,116$147,203
Median Household Income80,031$75,376
Mean Household Income80,031$122,245
Income Deficit40,116$10,210
Wage / Income Gap (%)182,67321.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)182,67378.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index182,6730.54

Earnings by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

Average Earnings in Fort Lauderdale are $43,432, $48,643 for men and $38,410 for women, a difference of 21.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male57,697 (55.7%)$48,643
Female45,949 (44.3%)$38,410
Total103,646 (100.0%)$43,432

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Lauderdale

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Lauderdale are $100,000+ for men (13,725 | 23.8%) and $100,000+ for women (5,940 | 12.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Lauderdale
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,536 (2.7%)1,825 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,270 (2.2%)999 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499990 (1.7%)1,560 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999814 (1.4%)1,129 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,085 (3.6%)1,805 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,366 (2.4%)1,540 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,175 (3.8%)1,297 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,359 (2.4%)1,552 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,630 (2.8%)1,821 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,342 (2.3%)1,963 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,098 (5.4%)3,039 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,956 (6.9%)2,763 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,275 (3.9%)2,432 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,848 (4.9%)2,885 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,593 (4.5%)2,054 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,453 (4.3%)1,855 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,652 (6.3%)2,776 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,849 (4.9%)2,779 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,681 (9.9%)3,935 (8.6%)
$100,000+13,725 (23.8%)5,940 (12.9%)
Total57,697 (100.0%)45,949 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale

Average earnings in Fort Lauderdale are $53,196 for men and $41,847 for women, a difference of 21.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,200, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,250. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,477, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,492.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,250$18,492
High School Diploma$36,203$26,802
College or Associate's Degree$45,760$39,524
Bachelor's Degree$81,001$56,237
Graduate Degree$102,200$74,477
Total$53,196$41,847

Family Income in Fort Lauderdale

Family Income Brackets in Fort Lauderdale

According to the Fort Lauderdale family income data, there are 7,341 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,043 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Lauderdale
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,2843.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0432.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992,1265.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8887.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994,53311.3%
$50,000 to $74,9996,21815.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994,25210.6%
$100,000 to $149,9996,37815.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994,13210.3%
$200,000+7,34118.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Lauderdale

4-person families (6,166 | 15.4%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Lauderdale with $101,806 per family, while 2-person families (21,878 | 54.5%) have the highest median income of $45,967 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Lauderdale
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families21,878 (54.5%)$91,934
3-Person Families8,057 (20.1%)$73,438
4-Person Families6,166 (15.4%)$101,806
5-Person Families2,542 (6.3%)$89,955
6-Person Families1,111 (2.8%)$56,250
7+ Person Families362 (0.9%)$61,111
Total40,116 (100.0%)$87,676

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Lauderdale

The median family income in Fort Lauderdale is $87,676, with families comprising 2 earners (16,343) having the highest median family income of $119,723, while families with no earners (5,777) have the lowest median family income of $42,380, accounting for 40.7% and 14.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Lauderdale
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,777 (14.4%)$42,380
1 Earner14,029 (35.0%)$64,927
2 Earners16,343 (40.7%)$119,723
3+ Earners3,967 (9.9%)$116,394
Total40,116 (100.0%)$87,676

Household Income in Fort Lauderdale

Household Income Brackets in Fort Lauderdale

With 12,885 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Lauderdale, accounting for 16.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3,201 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Lauderdale
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,8414.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993,2014.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995,9227.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,8427.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998,16310.2%
$50,000 to $74,99912,88516.1%
$75,000 to $99,9998,96311.2%
$100,000 to $149,99912,80516.0%
$150,000 to $199,9997,2839.1%
$200,000+11,12413.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Lauderdale

The median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $75,376, with the highest median household income of $83,536 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 30,631 households (38.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,092, with 1,842 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Lauderdale
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,842 (2.3%)$52,092
25 to 44 Years24,857 (31.1%)$80,877
45 to 64 Years30,631 (38.3%)$83,536
65+ Years22,701 (28.4%)$64,300
Total80,031 (100.0%)$75,376

Poverty in Fort Lauderdale

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale

With 13.4% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Fort Lauderdale, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 339 males (35.5%) and 1,559 females (32.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,123 (23.9%)843 (20.9%)
5 Years339 (35.5%)256 (28.5%)
6 to 11 Years1,306 (30.0%)1,559 (32.1%)
12 to 14 Years544 (24.8%)728 (28.9%)
15 Years119 (13.7%)274 (22.8%)
16 and 17 Years354 (19.1%)606 (29.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,169 (17.5%)1,062 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,391 (9.9%)1,661 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,476 (11.9%)2,150 (19.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,205 (9.0%)1,311 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,812 (12.6%)1,594 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years975 (8.5%)1,245 (14.0%)
75 Years and over795 (12.0%)1,026 (13.1%)
Total12,608 (13.4%)14,315 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Lauderdale, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.5% of males and 89.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,575 (76.1%)3,199 (79.1%)
5 Years615 (64.5%)641 (71.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,046 (70.0%)3,291 (67.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,653 (75.2%)1,791 (71.1%)
15 Years751 (86.3%)927 (77.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,498 (80.9%)1,481 (71.0%)
18 to 24 Years5,514 (82.5%)5,300 (83.3%)
25 to 34 Years12,637 (90.1%)10,793 (86.7%)
35 to 44 Years10,925 (88.1%)9,100 (80.9%)
45 to 54 Years12,208 (91.0%)10,662 (89.0%)
55 to 64 Years12,542 (87.4%)10,785 (87.1%)
65 to 74 Years10,475 (91.5%)7,661 (86.0%)
75 Years and over5,806 (88.0%)6,804 (86.9%)
Total81,245 (86.6%)72,435 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Lauderdale

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Lauderdale show that 6.2% or 1,726 of the total 27,600 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 89.1%, comprising of 82 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.6%, which includes 671 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Lauderdale
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children17,925 (96.4%)671 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children7,062 (91.9%)619 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children877 (71.2%)354 (28.8%)
5 or more Children10 (10.9%)82 (89.1%)
Total25,874 (93.8%)1,726 (6.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Lauderdale

According to the poverty data in Fort Lauderdale, 11.6% or 415 single-father households and 27.0% or 2,412 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (67.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Lauderdale
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children73 (4.5%)472 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children296 (16.2%)1,294 (36.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (21.9%)573 (57.6%)
5 or more Children30 (100.0%)73 (67.0%)
Total415 (11.6%)2,412 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Lauderdale

The poverty data for Fort Lauderdale shows that 1,726 of the married-couple family households (6.2%) and 2,827 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (89.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 household (74.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Lauderdale
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children671 (3.6%)545 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children619 (8.1%)1,590 (29.3%)
3 or 4 Children354 (28.8%)589 (55.1%)
5 or more Children82 (89.1%)103 (74.1%)
Total1,726 (6.2%)2,827 (22.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Lauderdale

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Lauderdale

Among the 93,202 employed individuals in Fort Lauderdale, private company employees (66,303 | 71.1%), self-employed (incorporated) (8,145 | 8.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (5,868 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Lauderdale
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66,30371.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,1458.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,8686.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,8005.1%
Local Government Employees5,2785.7%
State Government Employees1,4191.5%
Federal Government Employees1,3181.4%
Unpaid Family Workers710.1%
Total93,202100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Lauderdale

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Lauderdale, out of the total population over 16 years of age (155,747), 64.6% or 100,613 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 5,433 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.1% or 11,314 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.4% or 642 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,343 (30.7%)642 (27.4%)
20 to 24 Years7,451 (77.1%)507 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years12,135 (85.5%)777 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years11,314 (89.1%)600 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years19,981 (83.5%)1,059 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years21,456 (83.9%)665 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years9,342 (70.3%)467 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years8,237 (61.0%)437 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,877 (33.5%)234 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,459 (9.9%)51 (3.5%)
Total100,613 (64.6%)5,433 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale

According to labor force statistics for Fort Lauderdale, 79.9% of individuals (82,445) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (103,185) are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 4,040 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 37,138 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 779 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,387 (62.9%)1,239 (12.2%)
High School Diploma17,871 (73.3%)1,731 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree21,068 (81.3%)1,296 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37,138 (86.9%)1,068 (2.5%)
Total82,445 (79.9%)5,056 (4.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Lauderdale are Management (12,434 | 13.1%), Community & Social Service (10,206 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (6,492 | 6.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,816 | 5.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,491 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Lauderdale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Lauderdale, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), Computers & Mathematics (76.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (73.9%), Education Instruction & Library (69.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (68.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,822 (62.9%)4,612 (37.1%)
Business & Financial2,698 (41.6%)3,794 (58.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,621 (75.2%)1,195 (24.8%)
Computers & Mathematics1,975 (76.8%)595 (23.2%)
Architecture & Engineering1,520 (86.2%)244 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science126 (26.1%)356 (73.9%)
Community & Social Service 4,405 (43.2%)5,801 (56.8%)
Education, Arts & Media402 (31.4%)877 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support1,463 (56.8%)1,112 (43.2%)
Education Instruction & Library1,274 (30.9%)2,844 (69.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,266 (56.7%)968 (43.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,636 (36.4%)2,855 (63.6%)
Health Technologists1,426 (42.1%)1,961 (57.9%)
Total (Category)20,182 (52.5%)18,257 (47.5%)
Total (Overall)53,526 (56.3%)41,538 (43.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Lauderdale are Food Preparation & Serving (5,845 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,129 | 5.4%), Personal Care & Service (2,460 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (2,183 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (2,020 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Fort Lauderdale

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Lauderdale, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (72.3%), Security & Protection (70.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.1%), Personal Care & Service (65.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support325 (14.9%)1,858 (85.1%)
Security & Protection1,433 (70.9%)587 (29.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention974 (70.3%)411 (29.7%)
Law Enforcement459 (72.3%)176 (27.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,028 (51.8%)2,817 (48.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,993 (58.4%)2,136 (41.6%)
Personal Care & Service840 (34.2%)1,620 (65.8%)
Total (Category)8,619 (48.9%)9,018 (51.1%)
Total (Overall)53,526 (56.3%)41,538 (43.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Lauderdale are Sales & Related (12,407 | 13.1%), and Office & Administration (9,169 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Lauderdale

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,724 (54.2%)5,683 (45.8%)
Office & Administration3,037 (33.1%)6,132 (66.9%)
Total (Category)9,761 (45.2%)11,815 (54.8%)
Total (Overall)53,526 (56.3%)41,538 (43.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Lauderdale are Construction & Extraction (5,546 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,527 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Lauderdale

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction5,307 (95.7%)239 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,445 (96.8%)82 (3.2%)
Total (Category)7,767 (96.0%)321 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)53,526 (56.3%)41,538 (43.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Lauderdale are Transportation (4,427 | 4.7%), Material Moving (2,756 | 2.9%), and Production (2,141 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Lauderdale

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,247 (58.2%)894 (41.8%)
Transportation3,668 (82.9%)759 (17.1%)
Material Moving2,282 (82.8%)474 (17.2%)
Total (Category)7,197 (77.2%)2,127 (22.8%)
Total (Overall)53,526 (56.3%)41,538 (43.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

Employment Industries in Fort Lauderdale

The major employment industries in Fort Lauderdale include Professional & Scientific (11,241 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (10,214 | 10.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,835 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (8,106 | 8.5%), and Construction (7,158 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Fort Lauderdale

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

The Fort Lauderdale industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (96.6%), and Construction (88.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (68.8%), Educational Services (64.8%), and Finance & Insurance (57.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting98 (72.6%)37 (27.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,316 (88.2%)842 (11.8%)
Manufacturing3,013 (71.8%)1,181 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade1,816 (64.5%)1,000 (35.5%)
Retail Trade5,463 (53.5%)4,751 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,818 (74.0%)1,697 (26.1%)
Utilities228 (96.6%)8 (3.4%)
Information1,060 (59.5%)723 (40.6%)
Finance & Insurance2,001 (42.3%)2,725 (57.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,249 (54.0%)1,915 (46.0%)
Professional & Scientific6,785 (60.4%)4,456 (39.6%)
Enterprise Management75 (60.0%)50 (40.0%)
Administrative & Support3,845 (55.7%)3,060 (44.3%)
Educational Services2,180 (35.2%)4,010 (64.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,071 (31.2%)6,764 (68.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,523 (65.7%)795 (34.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,232 (52.2%)3,874 (47.8%)
Public Administration1,918 (61.4%)1,207 (38.6%)
Total53,526 (56.3%)41,538 (43.7%)

Education in Fort Lauderdale

School Enrollment in Fort Lauderdale

The most common levels of schooling among the 33,914 students in Fort Lauderdale are high school (7,733 | 22.8%), middle school (6,524 | 19.2%), and college / undergraduate (6,449 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Fort Lauderdale
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,6807.9%
Kindergarten1,7995.3%
Elementary School6,44619.0%
Middle School6,52419.2%
High School7,73322.8%
College / Undergraduate6,44919.0%
Graduate / Professional2,2836.7%
Total33,914100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Lauderdale

Out of a total of 33,914 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Lauderdale, 9,021 (26.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 24,893 (73.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,073 (45.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,009 (82.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,274 (54.3%)1,073 (45.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,931 (76.4%)1,830 (23.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,883 (76.6%)1,793 (23.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,653 (78.5%)1,274 (21.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,009 (82.9%)416 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,201 (77.7%)632 (22.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,619 (62.6%)968 (37.4%)
35 Years and over1,307 (55.4%)1,051 (44.6%)
Total24,893 (73.4%)9,021 (26.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Lauderdale

Business (16,325 | 27.3%), social sciences (5,168 | 8.6%), science & technology (5,137 | 8.6%), education (4,911 | 8.2%), and engineering (4,171 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 59,903 individuals in Fort Lauderdale who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Lauderdale
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,8173.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,0305.1%
Physical & Health Sciences1,3402.2%
Psychology2,8634.8%
Social Sciences5,1688.6%
Engineering4,1717.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies4910.8%
Science & Technology5,1378.6%
Business16,32527.3%
Education4,9118.2%
Literature & Languages2,2513.8%
Liberal Arts & History2,9895.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2,0473.4%
Communications3,7956.3%
Arts & Humanities3,5686.0%
Total59,903100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Lauderdale

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Lauderdale are males with 2 vehicles (20,633, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (16,434, making up 50.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,013 (5.8%)1,967 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle16,848 (32.2%)13,054 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles20,633 (39.5%)16,434 (40.5%)
3 Vehicles8,250 (15.8%)6,097 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles2,683 (5.1%)2,116 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles877 (1.7%)874 (2.2%)
Total52,304 (100.0%)40,542 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Lauderdale

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Lauderdale are 15 to 19 minutes (13,703 commuters, 17.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (12,116 commuters, 15.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (11,649 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Fort Lauderdale
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,8582.3%
5 to 9 Minutes7,1238.9%
10 to 14 Minutes9,52211.9%
15 to 19 Minutes13,70317.1%
20 to 24 Minutes12,11615.1%
25 to 29 Minutes5,7417.2%
30 to 34 Minutes11,64914.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2,6453.3%
40 to 44 Minutes3,9955.0%
45 to 59 Minutes5,7257.1%
60 to 89 Minutes4,3055.4%
90 or more Minutes1,8152.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

The most common commute times in Fort Lauderdale are 15 to 19 minutes (7,675 commuters, 16.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (6,028 commuters, 17.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,291 (2.8%)567 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,028 (8.8%)3,095 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,555 (12.2%)3,967 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,675 (16.8%)6,028 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,591 (14.4%)5,525 (16.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,224 (7.1%)2,517 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,423 (14.1%)5,226 (15.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,616 (3.5%)1,029 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,988 (4.4%)2,007 (5.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,100 (6.8%)2,625 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,913 (6.4%)1,392 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes1,206 (2.6%)609 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Lauderdale

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Lauderdale are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (7,189, 15.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (6,402, 18.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Lauderdale
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,940 (4.3%)902 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,285 (2.8%)432 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,698 (3.7%)598 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,273 (7.2%)1,899 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,722 (8.2%)2,323 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,090 (13.4%)4,192 (12.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,234 (9.3%)4,693 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,189 (15.8%)6,402 (18.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,539 (7.8%)3,225 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,493 (9.9%)3,554 (10.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,342 (5.1%)1,411 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM809 (1.8%)633 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,189 (4.8%)2,180 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,807 (6.1%)2,143 (6.2%)
Total45,610 (100.0%)34,587 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Lauderdale

Of the total 80,031 dwellings in Fort Lauderdale, owner-occupied units account for 43,363 (54.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 36,668 (45.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Lauderdale
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units43,36354.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units36,66845.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units80,031100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Lauderdale
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household31,23839.0%
2-Person Household27,87934.8%
3-Person Household9,10711.4%
4+ Person Household11,80714.7%
Total Housing Units80,031100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Lauderdale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,682 (47.0%)16,556 (53.0%)
2-Person Household16,800 (60.3%)11,079 (39.7%)
3-Person Household4,782 (52.5%)4,325 (47.5%)
4+ Person Household7,099 (60.1%)4,708 (39.9%)
Total Housing Units43,363 (54.2%)36,668 (45.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,708 (41.8%)3,775 (58.2%)
High School Diploma7,860 (47.4%)8,737 (52.6%)
College/Associate Degree11,154 (52.2%)10,208 (47.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,641 (60.8%)13,948 (39.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Lauderdale
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,11917.6%
35 to 44 Years12,58015.7%
45 to 54 Years14,59418.2%
55 to 64 Years16,03720.0%
65 to 74 Years13,32216.7%
75 to 84 Years7,1468.9%
85 Years and Over2,2332.8%
Total80,031100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Lauderdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied43,363 (54.2%)$97,256
Renter-Occupied36,668 (45.8%)$57,693
Average80,031 (100.0%)$75,376

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Lauderdale
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000767 (1.8%)1,627 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999547 (1.3%)889 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,000 (2.3%)2,231 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999933 (2.1%)1,867 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,347 (3.1%)1,771 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,248 (5.2%)3,575 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,817 (8.8%)4,313 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,636 (15.3%)6,256 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,981 (11.5%)4,022 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9997,407 (17.1%)5,374 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more13,680 (31.6%)4,743 (12.9%)
Total43,363 (100.0%)36,668 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Lauderdale

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Lauderdale
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,360 (3.1%)397 (1.1%)
$300 to $4992,693 (6.2%)445 (1.2%)
$500 to $7994,395 (10.1%)1,330 (3.6%)
$800 to $9992,941 (6.8%)2,534 (6.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,375 (17.0%)10,983 (29.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9996,285 (14.5%)8,519 (23.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,586 (10.6%)5,910 (16.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,866 (8.9%)2,697 (7.4%)
$3,000 or more9,862 (22.7%)2,887 (7.9%)
Total43,363 (100.0%)36,668 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Lauderdale

Housing Structures in Fort Lauderdale

Housing Structures in Fort Lauderdale
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31,31339.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,5315.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,3994.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,7937.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,4235.5%
10 or more Apartments29,54736.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,0251.3%
Total80,031100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached26,356 (84.2%)4,957 (15.8%)
Single Unit, Attached2,717 (60.0%)1,814 (40.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1,018 (29.9%)2,381 (70.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments493 (8.5%)5,300 (91.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments451 (10.2%)3,972 (89.8%)
10 or more Apartments11,664 (39.5%)17,883 (60.5%)
Mobile Home / Other664 (64.8%)361 (35.2%)
Total43,363 (54.2%)36,668 (45.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Lauderdale

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Lauderdale
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room495 (1.1%)2,680 (7.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms4,547 (10.5%)14,167 (38.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,478 (40.3%)16,149 (44.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms14,375 (33.2%)2,877 (7.9%)
8 or more Rooms6,468 (14.9%)795 (2.2%)
Total43,363 (100.0%)36,668 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Lauderdale

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Lauderdale
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,407 (3.2%)747 (2.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas404 (0.9%)163 (0.4%)
Electricity39,042 (90.0%)33,160 (90.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene66 (0.2%)4 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels170 (0.4%)62 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used2,274 (5.2%)2,532 (6.9%)
Total43,363 (100.0%)36,668 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Lauderdale

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Lauderdale
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,578 (3.6%)5,184 (14.1%)
1 Vehicle17,283 (39.9%)19,934 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles16,576 (38.2%)9,633 (26.3%)
3 or more Vehicles7,926 (18.3%)1,917 (5.2%)
Total43,363 (100.0%)36,668 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Lauderdale

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Lauderdale

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19,19024,173
Median Property Value$386,000$439,000
Median Household Income$75,319$9,383
Monthly Housing Costs$923$8,511
Real Estate Taxes$3,557$335

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000871 (4.5%)239 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999347 (1.8%)232 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,603 (29.2%)5,387 (22.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,406 (28.2%)8,606 (35.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,622 (13.7%)4,769 (19.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,528 (8.0%)1,651 (6.8%)
$1,000,000 or more2,813 (14.7%)3,289 (13.6%)
Total19,190 (100.0%)24,173 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000911 (4.8%)291 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,977 (10.3%)403 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,302 (6.8%)1,303 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,834 (9.6%)946 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,509 (18.3%)1,983 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,543 (13.3%)3,127 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,817 (14.7%)2,438 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more4,297 (22.4%)4,590 (19.0%)
Total19,190 (100.0%)24,173 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Lauderdale

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Lauderdale
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,070 (16.0%)120,529 (498.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,320 (12.1%)3,769 (15.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,068 (10.8%)5,152 (21.3%)
4.0x or more11,367 (59.2%)3,733 (15.4%)
Total19,190 (100.0%)24,173 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,538 (8.0%)132 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992,878 (15.0%)813 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,49913,840 (72.1%)2,998 (12.4%)
Total19,190 (100.0%)24,173 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Lauderdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years9,935 (93.0%)747 (7.0%)
6 to 18 Years19,111 (87.0%)2,852 (13.0%)
19 to 25 Years9,562 (70.2%)4,058 (29.8%)
26 to 34 Years18,974 (78.9%)5,058 (21.0%)
35 to 44 Years18,270 (77.2%)5,381 (22.8%)
45 to 54 Years21,380 (84.2%)4,006 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years22,631 (84.7%)4,102 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years19,991 (98.2%)365 (1.8%)
75 Years and older14,016 (97.1%)415 (2.9%)
Total153,870 (85.1%)26,984 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Lauderdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Lauderdale
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born9,935 (93.0%)747 (7.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen19,111 (87.0%)2,852 (13.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,562 (70.2%)4,058 (29.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Lauderdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Lauderdale
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00017,864 (81.9%)3,946 (18.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99922,993 (75.9%)7,293 (24.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,844 (81.6%)5,391 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,360 (83.5%)3,431 (16.5%)
$100,000 and over71,154 (92.1%)6,098 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,636 (43.4%)5,700 (53.4%)
6 to 18 Years9,368 (42.6%)10,216 (46.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,236 (16.4%)7,488 (55.0%)
25 to 34 Years2,507 (10.4%)16,789 (69.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,441 (10.3%)16,514 (69.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,527 (10.0%)19,274 (75.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,557 (17.1%)19,329 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years18,888 (92.8%)7,894 (38.8%)
75 Years and over13,889 (96.2%)5,047 (35.0%)
Total61,049 (33.8%)108,251 (59.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Lauderdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years158 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years783 (7.6%)492 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,353 (6.6%)867 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,747 (9.3%)3,500 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,461 (21.5%)1,839 (20.6%)
75 Years and over2,450 (37.1%)3,452 (44.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years105 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)93 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years176 (0.9%)235 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years787 (2.0%)485 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years552 (4.8%)281 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,285 (19.5%)1,308 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years73 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years146 (0.7%)113 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years912 (2.3%)693 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years779 (6.8%)356 (4.0%)
75 Years and over463 (7.0%)882 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years741 (7.2%)341 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years947 (4.6%)483 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,720 (4.3%)1,305 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years329 (2.9%)379 (4.3%)
75 Years and over493 (7.5%)1,151 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years76 (0.7%)65 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years204 (1.0%)82 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,597 (4.0%)2,207 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,275 (11.1%)1,230 (13.8%)
75 Years and over1,512 (22.9%)2,277 (29.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years112 (1.1%)84 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years212 (1.0%)48 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years500 (1.2%)467 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years467 (4.1%)247 (2.8%)
75 Years and over868 (13.2%)934 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Fort Lauderdale

Computing Device Access in Fort Lauderdale

Computing Device Access in Fort Lauderdale
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop65,14381.4%
Smartphone72,77990.9%
Tablet48,78361.0%
No Computing Device4,1425.2%
Total80,031100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Lauderdale

Internet Access in Fort Lauderdale
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet130.0%
Broadband Home61,20576.5%
Cellular Data Only7,9579.9%
Satellite Internet3,2824.1%
No Internet9,41111.8%
Total80,031100.0%

Fort Lauderdale Summary

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a city located in the southeastern United States, in Broward County. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is situated on the Atlantic Ocean, 23 miles north of Miami. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,521.

History

Fort Lauderdale was founded in 1838 by William Cooley, a Tennessee native who had moved to the area in search of a better life. He named the settlement after a fort he had built nearby. The fort was used to protect settlers from Native American attacks. The settlement grew slowly, but by the late 19th century, it had become a popular destination for tourists.
In 1911, the city was incorporated and the population had grown to 1,500. The city was a popular destination for tourists, and by the 1920s, it had become known as the “Venice of America” due to its many canals and waterways.
In the 1950s, the city began to experience rapid growth due to the influx of retirees and snowbirds from the northern United States. This growth continued into the 1960s and 1970s, and by the 1980s, the city had become a major tourist destination.

Geography

Fort Lauderdale is located in southeastern Florida, in Broward County. It is situated on the Atlantic Ocean, 23 miles north of Miami. The city covers an area of 36.2 square miles, of which 34.2 square miles is land and 2.0 square miles is water.
The city is bordered by the cities of Hollywood and Pompano Beach to the north, Wilton Manors to the east, Davie to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The city is located on the eastern edge of the Florida Everglades, and is home to several parks and nature preserves.

Economy

Fort Lauderdale is a major economic center in South Florida. The city’s economy is driven by tourism, international trade, finance, and manufacturing.
Tourism is the city’s largest industry, with over 10 million visitors each year. The city is home to several major attractions, including the Fort Lauderdale Beach, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, and the Museum of Discovery and Science.
The city is also a major center for international trade, with the Port Everglades serving as the second-busiest cruise port in the world. The port is also a major hub for cargo shipping, with over 4 million tons of cargo passing through each year.
The city is also home to several major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citibank, and Wells Fargo. The city is also home to several major manufacturing companies, including Motorola, IBM, and Microsoft.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,521. The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 28.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,939, and the median income for a family was $50,898. The per capita income for the city was $27,837. About 15.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Fort Lauderdale is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds. The city is home to a large number of immigrants from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The city is also home to a large number of retirees, and is a popular destination for snowbirds from the northern United States.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Lauderdale?
Total Population of Fort Lauderdale is 182,673.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Lauderdale?
Total Male Population of Fort Lauderdale is 95,334.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Lauderdale?
Total Female Population of Fort Lauderdale is 87,339.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Lauderdale?
There are 109.15 Males per 100 Females in Fort Lauderdale.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Lauderdale?
There are 91.61 Females per 100 Males in Fort Lauderdale.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Lauderdale?
Median Population Age in Fort Lauderdale is 43.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Lauderdale
Average Family Size in Fort Lauderdale is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Lauderdale
Average Household Size in Fort Lauderdale is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Lauderdale?
Per Capita income in Fort Lauderdale is $55,060.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Lauderdale?
Median Family Income in Fort Lauderdale is $87,676.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Lauderdale?
Median Household Income in Fort Lauderdale is $75,376.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Lauderdale?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Lauderdale is 21.0%.
Women in Fort Lauderdale earn 79.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Lauderdale?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Lauderdale is $10,210.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Lauderdale earn $10,210 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Lauderdale?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Lauderdale is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Lauderdale?
There are 100,613 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Lauderdale.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Lauderdale?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Lauderdale.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Lauderdale?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Lauderdale is 5.4%.