Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    6,232
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    62.7
    0.804% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.73%
    0.204% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,655
    0.784% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $680,900
    8.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,689
    6.37% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    89.9% of the residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL was $680,900, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

    Most people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL was 1 car per household.

    About the photo: The Aruba Restaurant in El Mar Drive in Lauderdale by the Sea.

    Population & Diversity

    Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is home to a population of 6.23k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 35.1% of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.19k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.3k people) in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.23k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 283 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    89.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89.9% of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.3k ± 676
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.23k ± 722
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      283 ± 304
    21.5%
    Hispanic Population
    1.34k people

    In 2024, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.3k people) in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.23k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 283 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    21.5% of the people in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL are hispanic (1.34k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    35.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.19k people
    29.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.82k people

    As of 2024, 35.1% of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL residents (2.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL was 29.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      204 ± 88
    2. Korea
      79 ± 84
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      77 ± 65

    Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.5% of the population of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL has health coverage, with 28.8% on employee plans, 1.54% on Medicaid, 36.5% on Medicare, 28.4% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 7.89% under 18 years, 7.25% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 44.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.55%
    Uninsured
    28.8%
    Employer Coverage
    1.54%
    Medicaid
    36.5%
    Medicare
    28.4%
    Non-Group
    1.24%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL declined by 10.1% from 3.95% to 3.55%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL employs 2.69k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (439 people), Retail Trade (366 people), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (292 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($208,871), Wholesale Trade ($101,806), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($99,844).

    Occupations

    2.69k
    2024 Value
    ± 628
    6.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 31.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL grew at a rate of 6.37%, from 2.53k employees to 2.69k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (662 people), Management Occupations (473 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Employment by Industries

    2.69k
    2024 Value
    ± 628
    6.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 31.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL grew at a rate of 6.37%, from 2.53k employees to 2.69k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (439 people), Retail Trade (366 people), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (292 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, though some of these residents may live in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $83,068
    Median earning men ± $28,925
    $34,844
    Median earning women ± $34,653

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($228,942), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($173,625), and Public Administration ($127,617).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($207,540), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,438), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,482).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.23%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from Florida

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.
    Rick Scott
    Senator from Florida1
    Assumed office on January 8, 2019
    Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
    Ashley Moody
    Senator from Florida2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

    Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL was $680,900 in 2024, which is 2.05 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $626,100 to $680,900, a 8.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is 78%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Property

    $680,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$69,211
    $2,672
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$304

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    78%
    Homeownership
    2024
    55.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78% of the housing units in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $81,655
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,708
    3.43k
    Number of Households
    ± 449

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.43k households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL grew to $81,655 from the previous year's value of $81,020.

    The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (53.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (38.7%)
    3. Carpooled (3.12%)

    In 2024, 53.7% of workers in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (38.7%) and those who carpooled to work (3.12%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL have 1 car.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    6.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL (419 out of 6.22k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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