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Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

6,232
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

62.7
years ∙ half population younger than 62.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
47.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

35.1%
foreign-born population
64.9%Native
35.1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a town within Broward County, Florida, United States.
Location
Town in Broward County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC26.191337° N, 80.099460° W
DMS26° 11′ 28.81″ N, 80° 05′ 58.06″ W

Population Density & area

7,106/sq mi (2,744/km²)
Total Area
0.938 sq mi (2.43 km²)
Land Area
0.877 sq mi (2.271 km²) · 93.5%
Water Area
0.061 sq mi (0.159 km²) · 6.5%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

45.3% male
Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%
males per 100 females
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 82.8
Broward County 96.4
Florida 96.6

Nativity

35.1%
foreign-born population
64.9%Native
35.1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 35.1%
Broward County 36.9%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

62.7
years ∙ half population younger than 62.7, half older
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
62.7
Broward County
41.3
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
111.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 111.7
Broward County 63.1
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 7.9% 20.8% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 47.2% 61.3% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 44.9% 17.9% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 111.7 63.1 69.1
Child dependency ratio 16.7 33.8 33
Old-age dependency ratio 95 29.2 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
69%
Black
0.9%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic
21.5%
Other
6.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
47.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 47.3%
Broward County 72%
Florida 64.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea population
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 21.5% 32.8% 27.4%
Mexican 0.7% 2% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 1.4% 4.5% 5.6%
Cuban 2.6% 6.3% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 16.8% 20% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 78.5% 67.2% 72.6%
One race 72.1% 62.9% 68.8%
White 69% 30.7% 50.4%
Black or African American 0.9% 27.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 1.8% 3.6% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.4% 1.1% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 6.4% 4.3% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

47.7% family
Family 47.7%
Non family 52.3%
% family households
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 47.7%
Broward County 64%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

1.82
persons per household
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
1.82
Broward County
2.6
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea population
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total households 3,427 753,956 8,752,810
Average houshold size 1.82 2.6 2.51
Family households 1,633 482,547 5,652,059
Average family size 2.52 3.25 3.08
Married couple family 1,487 326,704 4,086,171
Other families 146 155,843 1,565,888
Male householder 73 43,651 454,845
Female householder 73 112,192 1,111,043
Non-family households 1,794 271,409 3,100,751
One-person households 1,538 220,523 2,473,731
Male householder 579 102,660 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 271 34,344 401,750
Female householder 959 117,863 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 585 59,866 755,340
Other living arrangements 256 50,886 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

6,900
housing units
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 6,900
Broward County 866,019
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

49.7% occupied
Occupied 49.7%
Vacant 50.3%
vacancy rate
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 50.3%
Broward County 12.9%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

19.5%
Single family houses
Single family houses
19.5%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
80.2%
Mobile homes
0.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1970
Half of houses were built before 1970, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
45.8%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
42.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
11.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.3 4.6 5.2
1–3 rooms 23.6% 21.5% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 68.2% 59.9% 59.3%
7+ rooms 8.2% 18.5% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2% 3.1% 2.3%
1 bedroom 22.1% 15% 10%
2 bedrooms 49.4% 38.1% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 22.2% 28.6% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 4.1% 15.2% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1970 1981 1989
Total housing units 6,900 866,019 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

78% owners
Renter-occupied 22%
Owner-occupied 78%
homeownership rate
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 78%
Broward County 63.6%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

1.89
Owner-occupied
1.56
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 1.89
Broward County 2.63
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total occupied units 3,427 753,956 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 23.8% 27.5% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 37.1% 43% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 17.2% 15.9% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 21.9% 13.7% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.6% 95.1% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0.4% 3.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 0% 1.7% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 8.5% 6.8% 6%
1 vehicle 58.2% 41.1% 38.9%
2 vehicles 23.8% 36.5% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 9.5% 15.6% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 3.3% 3.7% 6.3%
Electricity 89.6% 90.6% 90.4%
Solar 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.5% 0% 0.2%
No fuel used 6.6% 5.2% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.9% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.1% 1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$680,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
$680,900
Broward County
$414,600
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

49.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
49.6%
Owners without a mortgage
41%
Renters
66.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Property value
Median Value $680,900 $414,600 $359,000
Under $100,000 2.7% 7.3% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 2.2% 10.6% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 6.2% 13.6% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 19.8% 32.3% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 41.5% 29.1% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 27.6% 7.1% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 31.9% 58.5% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 68.1% 41.5% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $3,231 $2,433 $1,959
Without a mortgage $1,478 $859 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,787 $1,907 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

58.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 58.7%
Broward County 36.7%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.1%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 3.1%
Broward County 9.6%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

616
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
11.5%
K–12
60.6%
College / Undergraduate
15.4%
Graduate / Professional
12.5%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

19.9%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
19.9%
Broward County
39.5%
Florida
41.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 616 457,420 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 11.5% 6.7% 5.9%
K–12 60.6% 66.9% 66.3%
Kindergarten 0% 4.8% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 19.6% 19% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 28.4% 21.3% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 12.5% 21.7% 21.2%
College or graduate school 27.9% 26.4% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 15.4% 19.6% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 12.5% 6.8% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 19.9% 39.5% 41.6%
School type
Public school 28.9% 77.9% 79.3%
Private school 71.1% 22.1% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

5,479
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
15.4%
Some college no degree
15.8%
Associates degree
7.1%
Bachelors degree
35.4%
Graduate or professional degree
23.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
50.8% · 49.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
47.1% · 52.9%
HS graduate
31.6% · 68.4%
Some college no degree
57.7% · 42.3%
Associates degree
25% · 75%
Bachelors degree
52% · 48%
Graduate or professional degree
45.9% · 54.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Population (25+) 5,479 1,418,380 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 1.2% 4.2% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 1.9% 5.4% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 15.4% 26.4% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 15.8% 17.5% 18.5%
Associate's degree 7.1% 9.8% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 58.7% 36.7% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 35.4% 22.5% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 23.4% 14.3% 12.9%
High School or higher 97% 90.4% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$61,058
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$39,318
Some college or associates
$64,556
Bachelors degree
$45,847
Graduate or professional degree
$100,380

Poverty Rate

4.9%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
26.3%
HS graduate
13.4%
Some college or associates
5.9%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.9%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $61,058 $47,675 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $— $29,060 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $39,318 $36,780 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $64,556 $44,299 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $45,847 $60,589 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $100,380 $78,679 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 26.3% 22.3% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.4% 15.5% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 5.9% 9.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.9% 6.5% 5.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

5,767
residents 16 years and over
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 5,767
Broward County 1,614,654
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
46.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 46.6%
Broward County 62.6%
Florida 56.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

50.5
years ∙ half are younger than 50.5, half older
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
50.5
Broward County
42
Florida
40.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

47.7% male
Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 52.3
Broward County 47.8
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total labor force 2,775 1,069,946 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 2.8% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 8.3% 7.4% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 1.4% 9.5% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 4.2% 10.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 15% 22.1% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 22.1% 21.3% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 17.2% 10.2% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 16.1% 8.2% 8%
65 to 74 years 12% 6.4% 6%
75 years and over 3.6% 1.2% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 47.7% 52.2% 52.5%
Female 52.3% 47.8% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

48.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
48.1%
Broward County
66.3%
Florida
59.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

51.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
45.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 45.5%
Broward County 61.6%
Florida 55.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 33.7% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 92.3% 73.8% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 56.3% 84.5% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 97.5% 85.4% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 93.9% 86.8% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 79.1% 86.3% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 79.1% 79.5% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 66.7% 65.6% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 26.4% 34.3% 25.2%
75 years and over 6.6% 8.4% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 51.4% 71.2% 64.4%
Female 45.5% 61.6% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 38% 60.5% 55.5%
Black or African American 54.2% 69% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native 68.8% 68.1% 63.1%
Asian 69.5% 66.1% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 58.8% 63.9%
Some Other Race 74.2% 71.7% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 75.9% 71.4% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 78.2% 71.7% 67.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
3.1%
Broward County
5.4%
Florida
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 2.3%
Broward County 5.3%
Florida 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 18.3% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 10.8% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 6.7% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 0% 4.9% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 2.6% 4.6% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 0.5% 4.2% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 2.5% 4.1% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 11.4% 4.1% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 2.7% 3.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 0% 4.6% 4%
By gender
Male 2.3% 5.3% 4.8%
Female 3.9% 5.6% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5% 4.2% 4.2%
Black or African American 0% 7.9% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 5.9% 6%
Asian 0% 4.2% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 2.4% 6.3%
Some Other Race 15.2% 4.6% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.9% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.8% 4.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

2,689
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 2,689
Broward County 1,010,306
Florida 10,484,998
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

57%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 57%
Broward County 73%
Florida 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Professional and technical services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Professional and technical services 16.3%
Retail trade 13.6%
Real estate and leasing 10.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Professional and technical services employs the most men — 23.7% of 1,295 employed male workers
Female
Retail trade employs the most women — 22.2% of 1,394 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total employed population 2,689 1,010,306 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.2% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 2.6% 7.2% 8.2%
Manufacturing 6.9% 5.2% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 4.1% 3% 2.3%
Retail trade 13.6% 12.1% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 4% 6.5% 5.6%
Utilities 0% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 3.3% 1.8% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 7.1% 5% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 10.9% 3% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 16.3% 8.8% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.4% 6.5% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.2% 7.1% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 8% 13.4% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.3% 2.6% 3%
Accommodation and food services 6.4% 7.7% 8%
Other services 3.2% 5.3% 5%
Government 3.4% 4.1% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

58.1% Private
Government 8.5%
Private Employment 58.1%
Self Employed 33.4%
Private employment (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 58.1%
Broward County 75%
Florida 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

33.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 18.9%
Unincorporated business 14%
Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary 58.1% 75% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 51.8% 69.1% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 6.3% 5.9% 6.8%
Self-employed 33.4% 14.5% 13%
Incorporated business 18.9% 7.6% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 14% 6.7% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.5% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 8.5% 10.4% 11.7%
Local government 6% 6.8% 6.7%
State government 2.3% 1.8% 2.8%
Federal government 0.3% 1.8% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

38.7% WFH
Work from home 38.7%
Commute to work 61.3%
Working from home (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 38.7%
Broward County 14.7%
Florida 15.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

29.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 29.8
Broward County 29.1
Florida 28
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Employed residents 16+.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total employed population 2,689 1,010,306 10,484,998
Worked from home 38.7% 14.7% 15.7%
Drove Alone 53.7% 69.7% 70.2%
Carpooled 3.1% 9.8% 9.2%
Public transportation 1% 1.8% 1.2%
Walked 1.8% 1.2% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.7% 2.7% 2.4%
Commuting population 1,532 844,895 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 29.8 29.1 28
Less than 5 minutes 2% 1.5% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 12.5% 15.4% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 29.4% 37.3% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 32.2% 26.3% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 13.9% 10.1% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 8.9% 6.7% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 1.1% 2.8% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$77,545
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea $77,545
Broward County $55,053
Florida $53,777
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

75 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 75¢
Broward County 86¢
Florida 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$250,001
Workers in Real estate and leasing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Real estate and leasing $250,001
Manufacturing $209,032
Wholesale trade $200,729
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying industry earnings gender-wise for Lauderdale-By-The-Sea the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men working in Real estate and leasing earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $88,456 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $207,944, compared to $66,053 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Median Earnings $77,545 $55,053 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $44,878 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $108,313 $79,425
Construction $44,837 $49,416 $51,244
Manufacturing $209,032 $58,715 $61,500
Wholesale trade $200,729 $58,375 $60,245
Retail trade $103,000 $42,624 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $84,688 $54,805 $51,693
Utilities $— $86,371 $74,932
Information $— $71,197 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $108,214 $72,481 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $250,001 $62,433 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $37,028 $82,993 $83,266
Corporate management $— $76,429 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $117,750 $41,222 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $63,419 $58,218 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $190,507 $54,381 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $49,091 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $185,375 $38,042 $36,202
Other services $73,780 $42,445 $42,865
Government $127,617 $74,943 $65,233
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$122,500
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $122,500
Private company $120,054
Local government $77,043
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $165,431, compared to $88,456 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $102,273, compared to $66,053 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $120,054 $52,756 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $122,500 $62,329 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $37,200 $62,884 $63,728
Unincorporated business $50,729 $40,217 $41,003
Government
Local government $77,043 $64,722 $56,571
State government $— $56,602 $54,847
Federal government $— $78,461 $76,583
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$200,357
Workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $200,357
Architecture and engineering $165,776
Sales $125,208
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $135,909 versus $88,456 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $207,702 versus $66,053 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $77,545 $55,053 $53,777
Management and business
Management $109,821 $85,549 $84,926
Business and finance $85,208 $79,713 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $71,964 $86,929 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $165,776 $86,195 $92,646
Sciences $— $74,694 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $54,497 $53,613
Legal $67,026 $87,248 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $76,159 $56,479 $53,827
Arts, design and media $36,458 $60,685 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $200,357 $90,822 $87,559
Health technicians $— $49,316 $50,015
Healthcare support $— $38,642 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $47,463 $49,390
Law enforcement $— $88,548 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $34,345 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $— $31,365 $32,199
Personal care and service $— $35,782 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $125,208 $53,006 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $42,109 $43,868 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $37,756 $32,891
Construction and extraction $— $44,026 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $74,226 $52,237 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $— $42,355 $42,774
Transportation $60,682 $46,968 $47,661
Material moving $— $35,672 $34,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$81,655
Median household income in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Median household income (USD)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
$81,655
Broward County
$77,633
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$68,886
Per capita income in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Per capita income (USD)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
$68,886
Broward County
$43,052
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$123,832
Average household income in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Avg household income (USD)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
$123,832
Broward County
$109,281
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$123,832
Mean household income
$81,655
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea $42,177
Broward County $31,648
Florida $31,399
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and peer geographies.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total households 3,427 753,956 8,752,810
Median household income $81,655 $77,633 $74,568
Mean household income $123,832 $109,281 $105,967
Mean-median gap $42,177 $31,648 $31,399
Family households 1,633 482,547 5,652,059
Median family income $109,133 $92,109 $89,891
Mean family income $159,827 $126,243 $123,165
Mean-median gap $50,694 $34,134 $33,274
Non-family households 1,794 271,409 3,100,751
Median non-family income $62,537 $49,329 $46,706
Mean non-family income $89,317 $73,452 $69,144
Mean-median gap $26,780 $24,123 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $68,886 $43,052 $42,609
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

57.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
57.3%
Broward County
79.8%
Florida
73.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
50% of households (1,715) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $26,912
SSI (disability)
2.2% of households (75) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,327
Cash Assistance
1.7% of households (59) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,327
SNAP / Food Stamps
6% of households (205) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of households receiving each income type
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total households 3,427 753,956 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 57% 80% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 50% 30% 37%
Average social security income $26,912 $22,137 $24,828
Retirement income 39% 18% 26%
Average retirement income $37,761 $35,632 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $12,327 $11,459 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 6% 13% 13%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$109,133
Family households earn $109,133, compared to $62,537 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$81,655
Family households
$109,133
Nonfamily households
$62,537
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$111,989
Married-couple families earn $111,989, compared to $107,622 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$109,133
Married-couple families
$111,989
Other family types
$107,622
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Median household and family income by household size in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, compared with peer geographies.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Total households 3,427 753,956 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $59,773 $42,244 $39,848
2-person $136,369 $81,980 $82,761
3-person $— $97,547 $95,427
4-person $117,917 $116,916 $108,289
5-person $— $108,660 $106,553
6-person $— $115,735 $111,769
7-person or more $— $119,671 $114,313
Total families 1,633 482,547 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $129,038 $78,048 $80,311
3-person $— $93,905 $92,146
4-person $117,917 $116,269 $108,122
5-person $— $108,051 $106,408
6-person $— $112,482 $109,058
7-person or more $— $116,664 $110,800
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

53.04%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.07%
of all household income
Top 20%
53.04%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn more than half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.07% — meaning the top 20% hold 17 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$544,814
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.22%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
22%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $544,814 and hold 22% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.22%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
29.2%
$50K - $100K
29.2%
$100K - $150K
14.6%
$150K - $200K
10%
Over $200K
16.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

41.5%
of all households, 1,425 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 41.5%
Broward County 38.4%
Florida 36.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, compared with peer geographies.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Median household income $81,655 $77,633 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5% 5.6% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.2% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 2% 6.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 10.9% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.8% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 17.5% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 10% 8.7% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 16.9% 12.2% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 16.4% 22% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 45.5% 48.7% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 41.5% 38.4% 36.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.49
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 0.49
Broward County 0.49
Florida 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$328,378
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
$328,378
Broward County
$284,975
Florida
$275,903
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $42,539 $31,946 $31,856
Lower 20% $62,566 $60,529 $59,310
Middle 20% $102,377 $96,386 $92,767
Upper 20% $188,000 $153,654 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $18,989 $16,105 $16,635
Lower 20% $50,474 $46,042 $45,334
Middle 20% $82,119 $77,572 $75,031
Upper 20% $139,200 $121,713 $116,930
Top 20% $328,378 $284,975 $275,903
Top 5% $544,814 $521,573 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.07% 2.95% 3.14%
Lower 20% 8.15% 8.43% 8.56%
Middle 20% 13.26% 14.2% 14.16%
Upper 20% 22.48% 22.27% 22.07%
Top 20% 53.04% 52.15% 52.07%
Top 5% 22% 23.86% 24.3%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 2,804 White households (81.8% of all households), the median household income is $80,914.
Black
Among the 33 Black or African American households (1% of all households), the median household income is $44,625.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Broward County and Florida.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
All Residents $81,655 $77,633 $74,568
White $80,914 $84,758 $80,213
Black or African American $44,625 $62,857 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $78,615 $67,552
Asian $— $101,572 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $118,021 $86,827
Some Other Race $— $69,831 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $94,375 $80,243 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $— $77,476 $70,097
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6.7%
6.7% of residents, or 419 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
6.7%
Broward County
12.2%
Florida
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
0%
Broward County
2.5%
Florida
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

6.4%
6.4% of children under 18, or 31 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
6.4%
Broward County
15.7%
Florida
16.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

6.4%
6.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 180 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
6.4%
Broward County
15.7%
Florida
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
Overall poverty rate 6.7% 12.2% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 6.4% 15.7% 16.5%
Under 5 years 18.2% 16.6% 18%
5 to 17 years 5.2% 15.3% 16%
18 to 64 years 7.1% 10.1% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 5.1% 11.3% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 7.4% 9.5% 10.4%
65 years and over 6.4% 15.7% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.2% 11.2% 11.5%
Female 8% 13.2% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2.5% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 10.7% 13.1% 14.9%
Did not work 8.5% 23.6% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

9.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
9.2%
Family
4%
Nonfamily
13.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

4%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
4%
Married-couple
3.4%
Other families
10.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4% 9.3% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years —% 20.9% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 16.5% 12.1% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 1.4% 6.6% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 4.7% 9.7% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 13.9% 19.6% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 30.9% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 20% 10.8% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 14.5% 16.5% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 11.9% 27.2% 21.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8.7% of White residents, or 378 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
13.6% of Black or African American residents, or 8 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and peer geographies.
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Broward County Florida
All Residents 6.7% 12.2% 12.6%
White 8.7% 10.1% 10%
Black or African American 13.6% 16.4% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 13.4% 18.4%
Asian 0% 9.2% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 12.1% 13.5%
Some Other Race 14.5% 13.9% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.5% 10.8% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7% 11.7% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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