Fort Lauderdale, FL Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Fort Lauderdale?
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There are 182,247 residents in Fort Lauderdale, with a median age of 42.9. Of this, 52.2% are males and 47.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.59% of the resident pool in Fort Lauderdale, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.46%. Additionally, 11.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 149,610 people in Fort Lauderdale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 149,610 people in Fort Lauderdale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 182,247 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 95,125 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 87,122 | -0.9% |
Male population 52.2%
Female population 47.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.9 | 2.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 130,469 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 30,003 | 5.2% |
| Not Citizen | 21,775 | 4.4% |
Citizen US Born 71.59%
Citizen not US Born 16.46%
Not Citizen 11.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,647 | -12.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 19,244 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,955 | 8.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,987 | 2.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 149,610 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.91%
Moved from Same County 10.66%
Moved from Same State 2.75%
Moved from Different State 2.76%
Same House as Last Year 82.91%
What are the employment statistics in Fort Lauderdale?
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White-collar workers make up 81.54% of the working population in Fort Lauderdale, while blue-collar employees account for 18.46%. There are also 13,944 entrepreneurs in Fort Lauderdale (15.01% of the workforce); 66,280 workers employed in private companies (71.32%); and 8,256 people working in governmental institutions (8.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 75,777 | -1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 17,150 | 6.5% |
White Collar 81.54%
Blue Collar 18.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 13,944 | -0.4% |
| Private Companies | 66,280 | 0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,256 | -2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,447 | 6.0% |
Self Employees 15.01%
Private Companies 71.32%
Governmental Workers 8.88%
Not for Profit Companies 4.79%
How many households are there in Fort Lauderdale?
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There are a total of 78,652 households in Fort Lauderdale, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 49.85% of these Fort Lauderdale households, while non-family units account for the remaining 50.15%. Additionally, 20.34% of households have children and 79.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 78,652 | 4.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -4.2% |
| Family Households | 39,209 | 3.8% |
| Non-family Households | 39,443 | 6.0% |
Family Households 49.85%
Non-family Households 50.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 15,999 | 2.4% |
| Households without Children | 62,653 | 5.6% |
Households with Children 20.34%
Households without Children 79.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Fort Lauderdale?
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The average annual household income in Fort Lauderdale is $108,644, while the median household income sits at $66,994 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,094, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,888. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,025 and $61,114, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,644 | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $66,994 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 27,426 | -2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 150,883 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fort Lauderdale?
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There are 100,291 housing units in Fort Lauderdale, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 78,652 occupied housing units in Fort Lauderdale, 54.37% are owner-occupied, while 45.63% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $380,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,498 per month in Fort Lauderdale.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $380,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,498 per month in Fort Lauderdale.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 100,291 | 5.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,521 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,031 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 21,597 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 21,720 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21,319 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,953 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,102 | -2.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,964 | 4.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,728 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 356 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 78,652 | 4.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 42,767 | 5.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35,885 | 3.8% |
Owner Occupied 54.37%
Renter Occupied 45.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 24,225 | 5.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 18,542 | 6.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $380,300 | 6.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $340,800 | -0.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,498 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 56.64%
Without Mortgage 43.36%
What is the level of education in Fort Lauderdale?
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Approximately 31.96% of the population in Fort Lauderdale holds a high school degree (that's 47,933 residents), while 19.16% have attained a college certificate (36,305 locals) and 22.61% have a bachelor's degree (33,908 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,845 | -0.6% |
| Some High School | 47,933 | -3.8% |
| Some College | 36,305 | -1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 12,034 | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33,908 | 4.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,515 | 6.0% |
No High School 3.9%
Some High School 31.96%
Some College 19.16%
Associate Degree 8.02%
Bachelor's Degree 22.61%
Graduate Degree 14.35%
What is the marital status of Fort Lauderdale residents?
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A total of 61,124 people in Fort Lauderdale have never been married (which represents 39.28% of the total population), while 62,792 of them are wedded (40.35%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,444 (2.21%) and 22,249 (14.3%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 61,124 | -3.1% |
| Married | 62,792 | 4.7% |
| Separated | 3,444 | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9,447 | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 22,249 | -4.7% |
Never Married 39.28%
Married 40.35%
Separated 2.21%
Widowed 6.07%
Divorced 14.3%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fort Lauderdale?
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The top three means of transportation people in Fort Lauderdale use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 73,127 residents commute by car, 2,174 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,746 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 73,127 | -3.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,174 | -23.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 166 | N/A |
| Railroad | 30 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 57 | 18.8% |
| Bicycle | 819 | 16.3% |
| Motorcycle | 190 | 35.7% |
| TaxiCab | 365 | 66.7% |
| Walk | 1,746 | 14.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Fort Lauderdale by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 33004 | 15,876 | 7,003 | $43,138.00 | $77,768.00 |
| 33301 | 16,261 | 9,170 | $104,436.00 | $156,589.00 |
| 33304 | 18,085 | 9,530 | $69,343.00 | $107,327.00 |
| 33305 | 12,634 | 6,640 | $85,800.00 | $130,675.00 |
| 33306 | 3,111 | 1,843 | $66,367.00 | $158,987.00 |
| 33308 | 28,428 | 15,638 | $73,390.00 | $125,890.00 |
| 33309 | 40,100 | 14,066 | $61,898.00 | $75,674.00 |
| 33311 | 73,388 | 24,737 | $43,007.00 | $52,955.00 |
| 33312 | 53,855 | 18,490 | $63,240.00 | $88,268.00 |
| 33315 | 13,178 | 5,895 | $81,501.00 | $98,675.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
