Fort Lauderdale, FL Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Fort Lauderdale?

Per Capita income in Fort Lauderdale is $55,060.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Fort Lauderdale?

Median Family Income in Fort Lauderdale is $87,676.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Fort Lauderdale?

Median Household Income in Fort Lauderdale is $75,376.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Lauderdale?

Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Lauderdale is 0.54.

Q: What is the Total Population of Fort Lauderdale?

Total Population of Fort Lauderdale is 182,673.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Fort Lauderdale?

Total Male Population of Fort Lauderdale is 95,334.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Fort Lauderdale?

Total Female Population of Fort Lauderdale is 87,339.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Lauderdale?

There are 109.15 Males per 100 Females in Fort Lauderdale.

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Fort Lauderdale Map

Fort Lauderdale Overview

$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

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

100,613

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

64.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

5.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Lauderdale Zip Codes

33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312, 33313, 33314, 33315, 33316, 33317, 33319, 33321, 33322, 33323, 33324, 33325, 33326, 33327, 33328, 33330, 33331, 33332, 33334, 33351

Fort Lauderdale Area Codes

305, 754, 786, 954

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.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	182,673	$55,060
Median Family Income	40,116	$87,676
Mean Family Income	40,116	$147,203
Median Household Income	80,031	$75,376
Mean Household Income	80,031	$122,245
Income Deficit	40,116	$10,210
Wage / Income Gap (%)	182,673	21.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	182,673	78.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	182,673	0.54

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%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	57,697 (55.7%)	$48,643
Female	45,949 (44.3%)	$38,410
Total	103,646 (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%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	1,536 (2.7%)	1,825 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	1,270 (2.2%)	999 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499	990 (1.7%)	1,560 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999	814 (1.4%)	1,129 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499	2,085 (3.6%)	1,805 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999	1,366 (2.4%)	1,540 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499	2,175 (3.8%)	1,297 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999	1,359 (2.4%)	1,552 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499	1,630 (2.8%)	1,821 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	1,342 (2.3%)	1,963 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	3,098 (5.4%)	3,039 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	3,956 (6.9%)	2,763 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	2,275 (3.9%)	2,432 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999	2,848 (4.9%)	2,885 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999	2,593 (4.5%)	2,054 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999	2,453 (4.3%)	1,855 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	3,652 (6.3%)	2,776 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	2,849 (4.9%)	2,779 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	5,681 (9.9%)	3,935 (8.6%)
$100,000+	13,725 (23.8%)	5,940 (12.9%)
Total	57,697 (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.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female 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.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	1,284	3.2%
$10,000 to $14,999	1,043	2.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	2,126	5.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	2,888	7.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	4,533	11.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	6,218	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	4,252	10.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	6,378	15.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	4,132	10.3%
$200,000+	7,341	18.3%

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.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	21,878 (54.5%)	$91,934
3-Person Families	8,057 (20.1%)	$73,438
4-Person Families	6,166 (15.4%)	$101,806
5-Person Families	2,542 (6.3%)	$89,955
6-Person Families	1,111 (2.8%)	$56,250
7+ Person Families	362 (0.9%)	$61,111
Total	40,116 (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.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	5,777 (14.4%)	$42,380
1 Earner	14,029 (35.0%)	$64,927
2 Earners	16,343 (40.7%)	$119,723
3+ Earners	3,967 (9.9%)	$116,394
Total	40,116 (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.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	3,841	4.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3,201	4.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	5,922	7.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	5,842	7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	8,163	10.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	12,885	16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	8,963	11.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	12,805	16.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	7,283	9.1%
$200,000+	11,124	13.9%

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.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	1,842 (2.3%)	$52,092
25 to 44 Years	24,857 (31.1%)	$80,877
45 to 64 Years	30,631 (38.3%)	$83,536
65+ Years	22,701 (28.4%)	$64,300
Total	80,031 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	1,123 (23.9%)	843 (20.9%)
5 Years	339 (35.5%)	256 (28.5%)
6 to 11 Years	1,306 (30.0%)	1,559 (32.1%)
12 to 14 Years	544 (24.8%)	728 (28.9%)
15 Years	119 (13.7%)	274 (22.8%)
16 and 17 Years	354 (19.1%)	606 (29.0%)
18 to 24 Years	1,169 (17.5%)	1,062 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Years	1,391 (9.9%)	1,661 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years	1,476 (11.9%)	2,150 (19.1%)
45 to 54 Years	1,205 (9.0%)	1,311 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years	1,812 (12.6%)	1,594 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years	975 (8.5%)	1,245 (14.0%)
75 Years and over	795 (12.0%)	1,026 (13.1%)
Total	12,608 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	3,575 (76.1%)	3,199 (79.1%)
5 Years	615 (64.5%)	641 (71.5%)
6 to 11 Years	3,046 (70.0%)	3,291 (67.9%)
12 to 14 Years	1,653 (75.2%)	1,791 (71.1%)
15 Years	751 (86.3%)	927 (77.2%)
16 and 17 Years	1,498 (80.9%)	1,481 (71.0%)
18 to 24 Years	5,514 (82.5%)	5,300 (83.3%)
25 to 34 Years	12,637 (90.1%)	10,793 (86.7%)
35 to 44 Years	10,925 (88.1%)	9,100 (80.9%)
45 to 54 Years	12,208 (91.0%)	10,662 (89.0%)
55 to 64 Years	12,542 (87.4%)	10,785 (87.1%)
65 to 74 Years	10,475 (91.5%)	7,661 (86.0%)
75 Years and over	5,806 (88.0%)	6,804 (86.9%)
Total	81,245 (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.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	17,925 (96.4%)	671 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children	7,062 (91.9%)	619 (8.1%)
3 or 4 Children	877 (71.2%)	354 (28.8%)
5 or more Children	10 (10.9%)	82 (89.1%)
Total	25,874 (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.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	73 (4.5%)	472 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children	296 (16.2%)	1,294 (36.0%)
3 or 4 Children	16 (21.9%)	573 (57.6%)
5 or more Children	30 (100.0%)	73 (67.0%)
Total	415 (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.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	671 (3.6%)	545 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children	619 (8.1%)	1,590 (29.3%)
3 or 4 Children	354 (28.8%)	589 (55.1%)
5 or more Children	82 (89.1%)	103 (74.1%)
Total	1,726 (6.2%)	2,827 (22.6%)

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	# Population	% Population
Asian	2,775	1.5%
Black / African American	53,400	29.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific	106	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	36,082	19.8%
Native / Alaskan	471	0.3%
White / Caucasian	99,938	54.7%
Two or more Races	20,656	11.3%
Some other Race	5,327	2.9%
Total	182,673	100.0%

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	# Population	% Population
African	939	0.5%
Albanian	176	0.1%
American	11,319	6.2%
Apache	8	0.0%
Arab	1,311	0.7%
Argentinean	1,329	0.7%
Armenian	269	0.2%
Australian	753	0.4%
Austrian	602	0.3%
Bahamian	1,079	0.6%
Barbadian	70	0.0%
Basque	20	0.0%
Belgian	137	0.1%
Belizean	11	0.0%
Bhutanese	255	0.1%
Blackfeet	14	0.0%
Bolivian	128	0.1%
Brazilian	1,194	0.6%
British	1,500	0.8%
British West Indian	221	0.1%
Bulgarian	44	0.0%
Burmese	60	0.0%
Canadian	588	0.3%
Cape Verdean	11	0.0%
Carpatho Rusyn	9	0.0%
Central American	8,252	4.5%
Central American Indian	221	0.1%
Cherokee	153	0.1%
Chickasaw	15	0.0%
Chilean	289	0.2%
Choctaw	13	0.0%
Colombian	3,317	1.8%
Comanche	12	0.0%
Costa Rican	373	0.2%
Cree	26	0.0%
Creek	6	0.0%
Croatian	211	0.1%
Cuban	7,089	3.9%
Cypriot	73	0.0%
Czech	466	0.3%
Czechoslovakian	88	0.1%
Danish	338	0.2%
Dominican	654	0.4%
Dutch	1,284	0.7%
Dutch West Indian	107	0.1%
Eastern European	1,089	0.6%
Ecuadorian	577	0.3%
Egyptian	93	0.1%
English	11,768	6.4%
Ethiopian	7	0.0%
European	2,334	1.3%
Filipino	149	0.1%
Finnish	101	0.1%
French	2,994	1.6%
French Canadian	597	0.3%
German	12,933	7.1%
Ghanaian	25	0.0%
Greek	1,133	0.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro	55	0.0%
Guatemalan	3,017	1.7%
Guyanese	112	0.1%
Haitian	11,475	6.3%
Honduran	2,347	1.3%
Hungarian	905	0.5%
Indian (Asian)	838	0.5%
Inupiat	37	0.0%
Iranian	229	0.1%
Iraqi	42	0.0%
Irish	16,845	9.2%
Israeli	789	0.4%
Italian	13,014	7.1%
Jamaican	5,547	3.0%
Japanese	100	0.1%
Jordanian	21	0.0%
Korean	1,122	0.6%
Latvian	52	0.0%
Lebanese	667	0.4%
Lithuanian	614	0.3%
Lumbee	4	0.0%
Luxembourger	29	0.0%
Macedonian	76	0.0%
Maltese	8	0.0%
Mexican	4,049	2.2%
Mexican American Indian	41	0.0%
Mongolian	7	0.0%
Moroccan	266	0.2%
Native Hawaiian	45	0.0%
Navajo	17	0.0%
New Zealander	15	0.0%
Nicaraguan	549	0.3%
Nigerian	321	0.2%
Northern European	174	0.1%
Norwegian	796	0.4%
Osage	3	0.0%
Pakistani	117	0.1%
Palestinian	8	0.0%
Panamanian	236	0.1%
Paraguayan	47	0.0%
Pennsylvania German	60	0.0%
Peruvian	1,155	0.6%
Polish	4,271	2.3%
Portuguese	844	0.5%
Potawatomi	18	0.0%
Puerto Rican	5,079	2.8%
Romanian	621	0.3%
Russian	2,694	1.5%
Salvadoran	1,730	0.9%
Scandinavian	200	0.1%
Scotch-Irish	1,166	0.6%
Scottish	1,916	1.1%
Serbian	207	0.1%
Sioux	9	0.0%
Slavic	87	0.1%
Slovak	268	0.2%
Slovene	55	0.0%
South African	84	0.1%
South American	9,344	5.1%
South American Indian	43	0.0%
Spaniard	529	0.3%
Spanish	171	0.1%
Spanish American Indian	17	0.0%
Sri Lankan	230	0.1%
Subsaharan African	1,450	0.8%
Swedish	1,141	0.6%
Swiss	287	0.2%
Syrian	150	0.1%
Thai	837	0.5%
Tlingit-Haida	22	0.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian	370	0.2%
Turkish	675	0.4%
U.S. Virgin Islander	4	0.0%
Ukrainian	735	0.4%
Uruguayan	264	0.1%
Venezuelan	2,192	1.2%
Welsh	933	0.5%
West Indian	969	0.5%
Yugoslavian	13	0.0%
Zimbabwean	19	0.0%
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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.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	884	0.5%
Albania	122	0.1%
Argentina	1,088	0.6%
Armenia	27	0.0%
Asia	3,663	2.0%
Australia	292	0.2%
Austria	9	0.0%
Bahamas	829	0.4%
Barbados	56	0.0%
Belarus	61	0.0%
Belgium	22	0.0%
Belize	11	0.0%
Bolivia	106	0.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	7	0.0%
Brazil	2,244	1.2%
Bulgaria	44	0.0%
Cambodia	63	0.0%
Canada	1,737	0.9%
Caribbean	17,332	9.5%
Central America	8,003	4.4%
Chile	270	0.2%
China	323	0.2%
Colombia	2,145	1.2%
Costa Rica	91	0.1%
Croatia	9	0.0%
Cuba	3,732	2.0%
Czechoslovakia	243	0.1%
Denmark	76	0.0%
Dominica	16	0.0%
Dominican Republic	281	0.2%
Eastern Africa	38	0.0%
Eastern Asia	367	0.2%
Eastern Europe	2,658	1.5%
Ecuador	364	0.2%
Egypt	172	0.1%
El Salvador	1,264	0.7%
England	833	0.5%
Europe	6,620	3.6%
Fiji	16	0.0%
France	327	0.2%
Germany	624	0.3%
Greece	237	0.1%
Grenada	8	0.0%
Guatemala	2,387	1.3%
Guyana	110	0.1%
Haiti	7,641	4.2%
Honduras	1,578	0.9%
Hong Kong	16	0.0%
Hungary	110	0.1%
India	298	0.2%
Iran	121	0.1%
Iraq	69	0.0%
Ireland	451	0.3%
Israel	346	0.2%
Italy	210	0.1%
Jamaica	3,929	2.1%
Japan	15	0.0%
Jordan	21	0.0%
Kazakhstan	266	0.2%
Korea	29	0.0%
Kuwait	20	0.0%
Latin America	34,747	19.0%
Lebanon	121	0.1%
Malaysia	36	0.0%
Mexico	2,050	1.1%
Middle Africa	10	0.0%
Moldova	45	0.0%
Morocco	110	0.1%
Netherlands	126	0.1%
Nicaragua	441	0.2%
Nigeria	270	0.2%
North Macedonia	38	0.0%
Northern Africa	329	0.2%
Northern Europe	2,157	1.2%
Oceania	381	0.2%
Pakistan	61	0.0%
Panama	181	0.1%
Peru	1,038	0.6%
Philippines	702	0.4%
Poland	623	0.3%
Portugal	18	0.0%
Romania	282	0.2%
Russia	670	0.4%
Scotland	51	0.0%
Serbia	59	0.0%
South Africa	237	0.1%
South America	9,412	5.1%
South Central Asia	1,039	0.6%
South Eastern Asia	1,062	0.6%
Southern Europe	665	0.4%
Spain	200	0.1%
Sri Lanka	141	0.1%
Sweden	115	0.1%
Switzerland	32	0.0%
Syria	31	0.0%
Taiwan	81	0.0%
Thailand	117	0.1%
Trinidad and Tobago	413	0.2%
Turkey	525	0.3%
Ukraine	323	0.2%
Uruguay	147	0.1%
Uzbekistan	105	0.1%
Venezuela	1,839	1.0%
Vietnam	144	0.1%
West Indies	36	0.0%
Western Africa	270	0.2%
Western Asia	1,187	0.6%
Western Europe	1,140	0.6%
Zimbabwe	19	0.0%
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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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	4,740 (5.0%)	4,091 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years	3,830 (4.0%)	4,296 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years	3,790 (4.0%)	4,104 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years	4,517 (4.7%)	5,189 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years	5,196 (5.4%)	4,468 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years	7,750 (8.1%)	6,443 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years	6,661 (7.0%)	6,037 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years	6,557 (6.9%)	5,726 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years	6,116 (6.4%)	5,530 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years	6,884 (7.2%)	6,214 (7.1%)
50 to 54 Years	6,715 (7.0%)	5,760 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years	6,680 (7.0%)	6,609 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years	7,729 (8.1%)	5,774 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years	6,459 (6.8%)	4,914 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years	5,054 (5.3%)	4,101 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years	2,828 (3.0%)	3,856 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years	2,110 (2.2%)	2,266 (2.6%)
85 Years and over	1,718 (1.8%)	1,961 (2.2%)
Total	95,334 (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.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	27,600 (68.8%)	2.92
Single Male/Father	3,571 (8.9%)	3.14
Single Female/Mother	8,945 (22.3%)	3.46
Total Families	40,116 (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.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	27,600 (34.5%)	2.95
Single Male/Father	3,571 (4.5%)	3.65
Single Female/Mother	8,945 (11.2%)	3.75
Non-family	39,915 (49.9%)	1.29
Total Households	80,031 (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	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	31,238 (39.0%)
2-Person Households	20,192 (25.2%)	7,687 (9.6%)
3-Person Households	8,422 (10.5%)	685 (0.9%)
4-Person Households	6,749 (8.4%)	196 (0.2%)
5-Person Households	3,025 (3.8%)	109 (0.1%)
6-Person Households	1,072 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	656 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	40,116 (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.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	23 (1.3%)	4.0
20 to 34 years	1,135 (65.6%)	67.0
35 to 50 years	571 (33.0%)	31.0
Total	1,729 (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.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	23 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	570 (50.2%)	565 (49.8%)
35 to 50 years	492 (86.2%)	79 (13.8%)
Total	1,062 (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 Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	161 (9.3%)	24.0
High School Diploma	387 (22.4%)	46.0
College or Associate's Degree	409 (23.7%)	42.0
Bachelor's Degree	416 (24.1%)	41.0
Graduate Degree	356 (20.6%)	64.0
Total	1,729 (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.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	89 (55.3%)	72 (44.7%)
High School Diploma	205 (53.0%)	182 (47.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	128 (31.3%)	281 (68.7%)
Bachelor's Degree	325 (78.1%)	91 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree	315 (88.5%)	41 (11.5%)
Total	1,062 (61.4%)	667 (38.6%)

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.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	66,303	71.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	8,145	8.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	5,868	6.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations	4,800	5.1%
Local Government Employees	5,278	5.7%
State Government Employees	1,419	1.5%
Federal Government Employees	1,318	1.4%
Unpaid Family Workers	71	0.1%
Total	93,202	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	2,343 (30.7%)	642 (27.4%)
20 to 24 Years	7,451 (77.1%)	507 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years	12,135 (85.5%)	777 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years	11,314 (89.1%)	600 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years	19,981 (83.5%)	1,059 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years	21,456 (83.9%)	665 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years	9,342 (70.3%)	467 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years	8,237 (61.0%)	437 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years	6,877 (33.5%)	234 (3.4%)
75 Years and over	1,459 (9.9%)	51 (3.5%)
Total	100,613 (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.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	6,387 (62.9%)	1,239 (12.2%)
High School Diploma	17,871 (73.3%)	1,731 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree	21,068 (81.3%)	1,296 (5.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	37,138 (86.9%)	1,068 (2.5%)
Total	82,445 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	7,822 (62.9%)	4,612 (37.1%)
Business & Financial	2,698 (41.6%)	3,794 (58.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	3,621 (75.2%)	1,195 (24.8%)
Computers & Mathematics	1,975 (76.8%)	595 (23.2%)
Architecture & Engineering	1,520 (86.2%)	244 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	126 (26.1%)	356 (73.9%)
Community & Social Service	4,405 (43.2%)	5,801 (56.8%)
Education, Arts & Media	402 (31.4%)	877 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support	1,463 (56.8%)	1,112 (43.2%)
Education Instruction & Library	1,274 (30.9%)	2,844 (69.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	1,266 (56.7%)	968 (43.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	1,636 (36.4%)	2,855 (63.6%)
Health Technologists	1,426 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	325 (14.9%)	1,858 (85.1%)
Security & Protection	1,433 (70.9%)	587 (29.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention	974 (70.3%)	411 (29.7%)
Law Enforcement	459 (72.3%)	176 (27.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving	3,028 (51.8%)	2,817 (48.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	2,993 (58.4%)	2,136 (41.6%)
Personal Care & Service	840 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	6,724 (54.2%)	5,683 (45.8%)
Office & Administration	3,037 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	5,307 (95.7%)	239 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	2,445 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	1,247 (58.2%)	894 (41.8%)
Transportation	3,668 (82.9%)	759 (17.1%)
Material Moving	2,282 (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 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%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	98 (72.6%)	37 (27.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	6,316 (88.2%)	842 (11.8%)
Manufacturing	3,013 (71.8%)	1,181 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade	1,816 (64.5%)	1,000 (35.5%)
Retail Trade	5,463 (53.5%)	4,751 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing	4,818 (74.0%)	1,697 (26.1%)
Utilities	228 (96.6%)	8 (3.4%)
Information	1,060 (59.5%)	723 (40.6%)
Finance & Insurance	2,001 (42.3%)	2,725 (57.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	2,249 (54.0%)	1,915 (46.0%)
Professional & Scientific	6,785 (60.4%)	4,456 (39.6%)
Enterprise Management	75 (60.0%)	50 (40.0%)
Administrative & Support	3,845 (55.7%)	3,060 (44.3%)
Educational Services	2,180 (35.2%)	4,010 (64.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	3,071 (31.2%)	6,764 (68.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1,523 (65.7%)	795 (34.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services	4,232 (52.2%)	3,874 (47.8%)
Public Administration	1,918 (61.4%)	1,207 (38.6%)
Total	53,526 (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 Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	2,680	7.9%
Kindergarten	1,799	5.3%
Elementary School	6,446	19.0%
Middle School	6,524	19.2%
High School	7,733	22.8%
College / Undergraduate	6,449	19.0%
Graduate / Professional	2,283	6.7%
Total	33,914	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	1,274 (54.3%)	1,073 (45.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old	5,931 (76.4%)	1,830 (23.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	5,883 (76.6%)	1,793 (23.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	4,653 (78.5%)	1,274 (21.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	2,009 (82.9%)	416 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	2,201 (77.7%)	632 (22.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	1,619 (62.6%)	968 (37.4%)
35 Years and over	1,307 (55.4%)	1,051 (44.6%)
Total	24,893 (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.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	1,817	3.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	3,030	5.1%
Physical & Health Sciences	1,340	2.2%
Psychology	2,863	4.8%
Social Sciences	5,168	8.6%
Engineering	4,171	7.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	491	0.8%
Science & Technology	5,137	8.6%
Business	16,325	27.3%
Education	4,911	8.2%
Literature & Languages	2,251	3.8%
Liberal Arts & History	2,989	5.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	2,047	3.4%
Communications	3,795	6.3%
Arts & Humanities	3,568	6.0%
Total	59,903	100.0%

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%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	3,013 (5.8%)	1,967 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle	16,848 (32.2%)	13,054 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles	20,633 (39.5%)	16,434 (40.5%)
3 Vehicles	8,250 (15.8%)	6,097 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles	2,683 (5.1%)	2,116 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles	877 (1.7%)	874 (2.2%)
Total	52,304 (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	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	1,858	2.3%
5 to 9 Minutes	7,123	8.9%
10 to 14 Minutes	9,522	11.9%
15 to 19 Minutes	13,703	17.1%
20 to 24 Minutes	12,116	15.1%
25 to 29 Minutes	5,741	7.2%
30 to 34 Minutes	11,649	14.5%
35 to 39 Minutes	2,645	3.3%
40 to 44 Minutes	3,995	5.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	5,725	7.1%
60 to 89 Minutes	4,305	5.4%
90 or more Minutes	1,815	2.3%

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	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	1,291 (2.8%)	567 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes	4,028 (8.8%)	3,095 (8.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes	5,555 (12.2%)	3,967 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes	7,675 (16.8%)	6,028 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes	6,591 (14.4%)	5,525 (16.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	3,224 (7.1%)	2,517 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes	6,423 (14.1%)	5,226 (15.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes	1,616 (3.5%)	1,029 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	1,988 (4.4%)	2,007 (5.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes	3,100 (6.8%)	2,625 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes	2,913 (6.4%)	1,392 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes	1,206 (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	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	1,940 (4.3%)	902 (2.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	1,285 (2.8%)	432 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	1,698 (3.7%)	598 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	3,273 (7.2%)	1,899 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	3,722 (8.2%)	2,323 (6.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	6,090 (13.4%)	4,192 (12.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	4,234 (9.3%)	4,693 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	7,189 (15.8%)	6,402 (18.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	3,539 (7.8%)	3,225 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	4,493 (9.9%)	3,554 (10.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	2,342 (5.1%)	1,411 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	809 (1.8%)	633 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	2,189 (4.8%)	2,180 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	2,807 (6.1%)	2,143 (6.2%)
Total	45,610 (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	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	43,363	54.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	36,668	45.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units	80,031	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Lauderdale

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	31,238	39.0%
2-Person Household	27,879	34.8%
3-Person Household	9,107	11.4%
4+ Person Household	11,807	14.7%
Total Housing Units	80,031	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Lauderdale

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	14,682 (47.0%)	16,556 (53.0%)
2-Person Household	16,800 (60.3%)	11,079 (39.7%)
3-Person Household	4,782 (52.5%)	4,325 (47.5%)
4+ Person Household	7,099 (60.1%)	4,708 (39.9%)
Total Housing Units	43,363 (54.2%)	36,668 (45.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Lauderdale

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	2,708 (41.8%)	3,775 (58.2%)
High School Diploma	7,860 (47.4%)	8,737 (52.6%)
College/Associate Degree	11,154 (52.2%)	10,208 (47.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	21,641 (60.8%)	13,948 (39.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Lauderdale

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	14,119	17.6%
35 to 44 Years	12,580	15.7%
45 to 54 Years	14,594	18.2%
55 to 64 Years	16,037	20.0%
65 to 74 Years	13,322	16.7%
75 to 84 Years	7,146	8.9%
85 Years and Over	2,233	2.8%
Total	80,031	100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Lauderdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	43,363 (54.2%)	$97,256
Renter-Occupied	36,668 (45.8%)	$57,693
Average	80,031 (100.0%)	$75,376

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Lauderdale

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	767 (1.8%)	1,627 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999	547 (1.3%)	889 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999	1,000 (2.3%)	2,231 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999	933 (2.1%)	1,867 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999	1,347 (3.1%)	1,771 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999	2,248 (5.2%)	3,575 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	3,817 (8.8%)	4,313 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	6,636 (15.3%)	6,256 (17.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4,981 (11.5%)	4,022 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	7,407 (17.1%)	5,374 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more	13,680 (31.6%)	4,743 (12.9%)
Total	43,363 (100.0%)	36,668 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Lauderdale

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	1,360 (3.1%)	397 (1.1%)
$300 to $499	2,693 (6.2%)	445 (1.2%)
$500 to $799	4,395 (10.1%)	1,330 (3.6%)
$800 to $999	2,941 (6.8%)	2,534 (6.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499	7,375 (17.0%)	10,983 (29.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999	6,285 (14.5%)	8,519 (23.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499	4,586 (10.6%)	5,910 (16.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999	3,866 (8.9%)	2,697 (7.4%)
$3,000 or more	9,862 (22.7%)	2,887 (7.9%)
Total	43,363 (100.0%)	36,668 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Lauderdale

Housing Structures in Fort Lauderdale

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	31,313	39.1%
Single Unit, Attached	4,531	5.7%
2 Unit Apartments	3,399	4.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	5,793	7.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	4,423	5.5%
10 or more Apartments	29,547	36.9%
Mobile Home / Other	1,025	1.3%
Total	80,031	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Lauderdale

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	26,356 (84.2%)	4,957 (15.8%)
Single Unit, Attached	2,717 (60.0%)	1,814 (40.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	1,018 (29.9%)	2,381 (70.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	493 (8.5%)	5,300 (91.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	451 (10.2%)	3,972 (89.8%)
10 or more Apartments	11,664 (39.5%)	17,883 (60.5%)
Mobile Home / Other	664 (64.8%)	361 (35.2%)
Total	43,363 (54.2%)	36,668 (45.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Lauderdale

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	495 (1.1%)	2,680 (7.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms	4,547 (10.5%)	14,167 (38.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms	17,478 (40.3%)	16,149 (44.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	14,375 (33.2%)	2,877 (7.9%)
8 or more Rooms	6,468 (14.9%)	795 (2.2%)
Total	43,363 (100.0%)	36,668 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Lauderdale

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	1,407 (3.2%)	747 (2.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	404 (0.9%)	163 (0.4%)
Electricity	39,042 (90.0%)	33,160 (90.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	66 (0.2%)	4 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	170 (0.4%)	62 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used	2,274 (5.2%)	2,532 (6.9%)
Total	43,363 (100.0%)	36,668 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Lauderdale

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	1,578 (3.6%)	5,184 (14.1%)
1 Vehicle	17,283 (39.9%)	19,934 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles	16,576 (38.2%)	9,633 (26.3%)
3 or more Vehicles	7,926 (18.3%)	1,917 (5.2%)
Total	43,363 (100.0%)	36,668 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Lauderdale

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Lauderdale

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	19,190	24,173
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	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	871 (4.5%)	239 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	347 (1.8%)	232 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	5,603 (29.2%)	5,387 (22.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999	5,406 (28.2%)	8,606 (35.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999	2,622 (13.7%)	4,769 (19.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999	1,528 (8.0%)	1,651 (6.8%)
$1,000,000 or more	2,813 (14.7%)	3,289 (13.6%)
Total	19,190 (100.0%)	24,173 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	911 (4.8%)	291 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999	1,977 (10.3%)	403 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	1,302 (6.8%)	1,303 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	1,834 (9.6%)	946 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	3,509 (18.3%)	1,983 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	2,543 (13.3%)	3,127 (12.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	2,817 (14.7%)	2,438 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more	4,297 (22.4%)	4,590 (19.0%)
Total	19,190 (100.0%)	24,173 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Lauderdale

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	3,070 (16.0%)	120,529 (498.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x	2,320 (12.1%)	3,769 (15.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x	2,068 (10.8%)	5,152 (21.3%)
4.0x or more	11,367 (59.2%)	3,733 (15.4%)
Total	19,190 (100.0%)	24,173 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Lauderdale

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	1,538 (8.0%)	132 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,499	2,878 (15.0%)	813 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,499	13,840 (72.1%)	2,998 (12.4%)
Total	19,190 (100.0%)	24,173 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Lauderdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	9,935 (93.0%)	747 (7.0%)
6 to 18 Years	19,111 (87.0%)	2,852 (13.0%)
19 to 25 Years	9,562 (70.2%)	4,058 (29.8%)
26 to 34 Years	18,974 (78.9%)	5,058 (21.0%)
35 to 44 Years	18,270 (77.2%)	5,381 (22.8%)
45 to 54 Years	21,380 (84.2%)	4,006 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years	22,631 (84.7%)	4,102 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years	19,991 (98.2%)	365 (1.8%)
75 Years and older	14,016 (97.1%)	415 (2.9%)
Total	153,870 (85.1%)	26,984 (14.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Lauderdale

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	9,935 (93.0%)	747 (7.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	19,111 (87.0%)	2,852 (13.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	9,562 (70.2%)	4,058 (29.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Lauderdale

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	17,864 (81.9%)	3,946 (18.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999	22,993 (75.9%)	7,293 (24.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	23,844 (81.6%)	5,391 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	17,360 (83.5%)	3,431 (16.5%)
$100,000 and over	71,154 (92.1%)	6,098 (7.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	4,636 (43.4%)	5,700 (53.4%)
6 to 18 Years	9,368 (42.6%)	10,216 (46.5%)
19 to 25 Years	2,236 (16.4%)	7,488 (55.0%)
25 to 34 Years	2,507 (10.4%)	16,789 (69.9%)
35 to 44 Years	2,441 (10.3%)	16,514 (69.8%)
45 to 54 Years	2,527 (10.0%)	19,274 (75.9%)
55 to 64 Years	4,557 (17.1%)	19,329 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years	18,888 (92.8%)	7,894 (38.8%)
75 Years and over	13,889 (96.2%)	5,047 (35.0%)
Total	61,049 (33.8%)	108,251 (59.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Lauderdale

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	158 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	783 (7.6%)	492 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years	1,353 (6.6%)	867 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years	3,747 (9.3%)	3,500 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years	2,461 (21.5%)	1,839 (20.6%)
75 Years and over	2,450 (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 Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	105 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	93 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years	176 (0.9%)	235 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years	787 (2.0%)	485 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years	552 (4.8%)	281 (3.2%)
75 Years and over	1,285 (19.5%)	1,308 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	73 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	46 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	146 (0.7%)	113 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years	912 (2.3%)	693 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years	779 (6.8%)	356 (4.0%)
75 Years and over	463 (7.0%)	882 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	741 (7.2%)	341 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years	947 (4.6%)	483 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years	1,720 (4.3%)	1,305 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years	329 (2.9%)	379 (4.3%)
75 Years and over	493 (7.5%)	1,151 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	76 (0.7%)	65 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years	204 (1.0%)	82 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years	1,597 (4.0%)	2,207 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years	1,275 (11.1%)	1,230 (13.8%)
75 Years and over	1,512 (22.9%)	2,277 (29.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Lauderdale: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	112 (1.1%)	84 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years	212 (1.0%)	48 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years	500 (1.2%)	467 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years	467 (4.1%)	247 (2.8%)
75 Years and over	868 (13.2%)	934 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Fort Lauderdale

Computing Device Access in Fort Lauderdale

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	65,143	81.4%
Smartphone	72,779	90.9%
Tablet	48,783	61.0%
No Computing Device	4,142	5.2%
Total	80,031	100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Lauderdale

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	13	0.0%
Broadband Home	61,205	76.5%
Cellular Data Only	7,957	9.9%
Satellite Internet	3,282	4.1%
No Internet	9,411	11.8%
Total	80,031	100.0%

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 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.

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.

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%.