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.
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.
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?

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ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
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.

Zip codes included in this demographic data: 33004 33301 33304 33305 33306 33308 33309 33311 33312 33315 33316 33319 33334

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