Lauderdale Lakes, FL

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2024 Population

36,404

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

21.7%

5.54% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$50,006

12.8% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$214,100

5.42% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

16,711

2.26% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Lauderdale Lakes, 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.

78.9% of the residents in Lauderdale Lakes, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lauderdale Lakes, FL are Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes (377 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Lauderdale Lakes, FL was $214,100, and the homeownership rate was 47.6%.

Most people in Lauderdale Lakes, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lauderdale Lakes, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lauderdale Lakes, FL is home to a population of 36.4k people, from which 78.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 48.7% of Lauderdale Lakes, FL residents were born outside of the country (17.7k people).

In 2024, there were 11.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (29.5k people) in Lauderdale Lakes, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.67k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

78.9%

2024 Citizenship

81%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 78.9% of Lauderdale Lakes, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lauderdale Lakes, FL was 81%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lauderdale Lakes, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.5k ± 1.14k
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.52k ± 484
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.67k ± 705

7.96%

Hispanic Population

2.9k people

7.96% of the people in Lauderdale Lakes, FL are hispanic (2.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

48.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

17.7k people

46%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.5k people

As of 2024, 48.7% of Lauderdale Lakes, FL residents (17.7k 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 Lakes, FL was 46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lauderdale Lakes, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
317 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
180 ± 121
Gulf War (1990s)
28 ± 27

Lauderdale Lakes, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.

Health

83.8% of the population of Lauderdale Lakes, FL has health coverage, with 24.4% on employee plans, 28.9% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 0.776% 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, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.2%

Uninsured

24.4%

Employer Coverage

28.9%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

19.2%

Non-Group

0.776%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lauderdale Lakes, FL declined by 3.19% from 16.7% to 16.2%.

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

Economy

The economy of Lauderdale Lakes, FL employs 16.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lauderdale Lakes, FL were Retail Trade (3,160 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,784 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,787 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($56,929), Wholesale Trade ($51,157), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($40,071).

Employment

Occupations

16.7k

2024 Value

± 1,266

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lauderdale Lakes, FL grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 16.3k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,065 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,797 people), and Transportation Occupations (1,578 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lauderdale Lakes, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.7k

2024 Value

± 1,266

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lauderdale Lakes, FL grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 16.3k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, are Retail Trade (3,160 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,784 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1,787 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, though some of these residents may live in Lauderdale Lakes, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,304

Median earning men ± $1,758

$27,880

Median earning women ± $2,008

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($62,019), Public Administration ($61,815), and Wholesale Trade ($50,648).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,729), Manufacturing ($40,440), and Public Administration ($34,718).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Lauderdale Lakes, FL awarded 377 degrees. The student population of Lauderdale Lakes, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 60 male students and 144 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lauderdale Lakes, FL are Unknown (219 and 58.1%), Black or African American (134 and 35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 3.45%), and White (4 and 1.06%).

The largest universities in Lauderdale Lakes, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes (377 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lauderdale Lakes, FL are Medical Assistant (121 and 32.1%), Dental Assisting (56 and 14.9%), and HVAC Maintenance (48 and 12.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 204 students enrolled in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 29.4% men and 70.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 108 records, of which 69.4% were women and 30.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
121 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
56 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
48 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Lauderdale Lakes, FL was Medical Assistant with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Lauderdale Lakes, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

377 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes with 377 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 136 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lauderdale Lakes, FL, which is 0.564 times less than the 241 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 219 degrees mean that there were 1.63 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 134 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($16,584) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2019.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2019.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lauderdale Lakes, FL was $214,100 in 2024, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,100 to $214,100, a 5.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Lauderdale Lakes, FL is 47.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lauderdale Lakes, FL have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lauderdale Lakes, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$214,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$37,541

$5,953

Median Property Taxes

±$665

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 Lakes, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

47.6%

Homeownership

2024

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 47.6% of the housing units in Lauderdale Lakes, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.2%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,006

Median Household Income

± $6,521

12.5k

Number of Households

± 1,086

In 2024, the median household income of the 12.5k households in Lauderdale Lakes, FL grew to $50,006 from the previous year's value of $44,333.

The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale Lakes, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lauderdale Lakes, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Public Transit (7.07%)

In 2024, 73.6% of workers in Lauderdale Lakes, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.07%).

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.

Commute Time

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lauderdale Lakes, FL have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Lauderdale Lakes, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lauderdale Lakes, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lauderdale Lakes, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lauderdale Lakes, FL (7.79k out of 35.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 75+ and then Males < 5.

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

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.