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Lauderdale Lakes, FL

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

Population

36,404
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

36.6
years ∙ half population younger than 36.6, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
33.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

48.7%
foreign-born population
51.3%Native
48.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Lauderdale Lakes is a city within Broward County, Florida, United States.
Location
City in Broward County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC26.166932° N, 80.200826° W
DMS26° 10′ 00.96″ N, 80° 12′ 02.97″ W

Population Density & area

9,892/sq mi (3,820/km²)
Total Area
3.73 sq mi (9.65 km²)
Land Area
3.68 sq mi (9.53 km²) · 98.7%
Water Area
0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) · 1.3%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

49.3% male
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
males per 100 females
Lauderdale Lakes 97.3
Broward County 96.4
Florida 96.6

Nativity

48.7%
foreign-born population
51.3%Native
48.7% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Lauderdale Lakes 48.7%
Broward County 36.9%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

36.6
years ∙ half population younger than 36.6, half older
Lauderdale Lakes
36.6
Broward County
41.3
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
79.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Lauderdale Lakes 79.9
Broward County 63.1
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 25% 20.8% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 55.6% 61.3% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 19.4% 17.9% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 79.9 63.1 69.1
Child dependency ratio 45 33.8 33
Old-age dependency ratio 34.9 29.2 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
6.9%
Black
81%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
8%
Other
1.9%
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
33.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Lauderdale Lakes 33.2%
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 Lakes population
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 8% 32.8% 27.4%
Mexican 0.3% 2% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 1% 4.5% 5.6%
Cuban 1.8% 6.3% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 4.8% 20% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 92% 67.2% 72.6%
One race 90.6% 62.9% 68.8%
White 6.9% 30.7% 50.4%
Black or African American 81% 27.4% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 2.2% 3.6% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.5% 1.1% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.4% 4.3% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

64.8% family
Family 64.8%
Non family 35.2%
% family households
Lauderdale Lakes 64.8%
Broward County 64%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

2.88
persons per household
Lauderdale Lakes
2.88
Broward County
2.6
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Lauderdale Lakes population
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total households 12,498 753,956 8,752,810
Average houshold size 2.88 2.6 2.51
Family households 8,103 482,547 5,652,059
Average family size 3.72 3.25 3.08
Married couple family 4,010 326,704 4,086,171
Other families 4,093 155,843 1,565,888
Male householder 1,127 43,651 454,845
Female householder 2,966 112,192 1,111,043
Non-family households 4,395 271,409 3,100,751
One-person households 3,929 220,523 2,473,731
Male householder 1,827 102,660 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 1,118 34,344 401,750
Female householder 2,102 117,863 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 1,027 59,866 755,340
Other living arrangements 466 50,886 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

14,878
housing units
Lauderdale Lakes 14,878
Broward County 866,019
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

84% occupied
Occupied 84%
Vacant 16%
vacancy rate
Lauderdale Lakes 16%
Broward County 12.9%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

31.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
31.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
67.6%
Mobile homes
1.3%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1976
Half of houses were built before 1976, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
19.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
71.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
7.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.1 4.6 5.2
1–3 rooms 27.2% 21.5% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 61.2% 59.9% 59.3%
7+ rooms 11.4% 18.5% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.6% 3.1% 2.3%
1 bedroom 22.8% 15% 10%
2 bedrooms 47.8% 38.1% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 22.5% 28.6% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 4.2% 15.2% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1976 1981 1989
Total housing units 14,878 866,019 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

47.6% owners
Renter-occupied 52.4%
Owner-occupied 47.6%
homeownership rate
Lauderdale Lakes 47.6%
Broward County 63.6%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

2.82
Owner-occupied
2.93
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Lauderdale Lakes 2.82
Broward County 2.63
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total occupied units 12,498 753,956 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 26.3% 27.5% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 44% 43% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 17.4% 15.9% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 12.3% 13.7% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 90.4% 95.1% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 6.9% 3.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 2.7% 1.7% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 12% 6.8% 6%
1 vehicle 49% 41.1% 38.9%
2 vehicles 26.4% 36.5% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 12.6% 15.6% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 2% 3.7% 6.3%
Electricity 94.5% 90.6% 90.4%
Solar 0.4% 0.2% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.1% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.1% 0% 0.2%
No fuel used 3.1% 5.2% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.5% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 3.4% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 0.5% 1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$214,100
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Lauderdale Lakes
$214,100
Broward County
$414,600
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

51.4%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
51.4%
Owners without a mortgage
22%
Renters
73.2%
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 Lakes Broward County Florida
Property value
Median Value $214,100 $414,600 $359,000
Under $100,000 19.5% 7.3% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 28.8% 10.6% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 14.3% 13.6% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 33.4% 32.3% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 3.5% 29.1% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0.6% 7.1% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 55.4% 58.5% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 44.6% 41.5% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,789 $2,433 $1,959
Without a mortgage $618 $859 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $1,663 $1,907 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

15.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Lauderdale Lakes 15.6%
Broward County 36.7%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

18.9%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Lauderdale Lakes 18.9%
Broward County 9.6%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

8,697
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.8%
K–12
70.8%
College / Undergraduate
16.6%
Graduate / Professional
5.8%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

33.9%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Lauderdale Lakes
33.9%
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 Lakes Broward County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 8,697 457,420 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 6.8% 6.7% 5.9%
K–12 70.8% 66.9% 66.3%
Kindergarten 6% 4.8% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 18.8% 19% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 24.5% 21.3% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 21.5% 21.7% 21.2%
College or graduate school 22.4% 26.4% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 16.6% 19.6% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 5.8% 6.8% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 33.9% 39.5% 41.6%
School type
Public school 88.9% 77.9% 79.3%
Private school 11.1% 22.1% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

24,354
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
7%
9th-12th, no diploma
11.9%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college no degree
17.6%
Associates degree
10.8%
Bachelors degree
10.1%
Graduate or professional degree
5.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
49.5% · 50.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
52.3% · 47.7%
HS graduate
51% · 49%
Some college no degree
46.5% · 53.5%
Associates degree
54.6% · 45.4%
Bachelors degree
40.9% · 59.1%
Graduate or professional degree
37.8% · 62.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Population (25+) 24,354 1,418,380 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 7% 4.2% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 11.9% 5.4% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 37.1% 26.4% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 17.6% 17.5% 18.5%
Associate's degree 10.8% 9.8% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 15.6% 36.7% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 10.1% 22.5% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 5.5% 14.3% 12.9%
High School or higher 81.1% 90.4% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$32,660
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$22,980
HS graduate
$33,219
Some college or associates
$32,619
Bachelors degree
$47,938
Graduate or professional degree
$70,265

Poverty Rate

15.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
29.2%
HS graduate
19.5%
Some college or associates
13.1%
Bachelors degree or higher
15.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $32,660 $47,675 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $22,980 $29,060 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $33,219 $36,780 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $32,619 $44,299 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $47,938 $60,589 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $70,265 $78,679 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 29.2% 22.3% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.5% 15.5% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 13.1% 9.7% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 15.5% 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+)

28,164
residents 16 years and over
Lauderdale Lakes 28,164
Broward County 1,614,654
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
59.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Lauderdale Lakes 59.3%
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)

38.8
years ∙ half are younger than 38.8, half older
Lauderdale Lakes
38.8
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

51.1% male
Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Lauderdale Lakes 48.9
Broward County 47.8
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Lauderdale Lakes
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total labor force 18,307 1,069,946 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.3% 2.8% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 11.8% 7.4% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 11.8% 9.5% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 9.1% 10.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 22.1% 22.1% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 17.1% 21.3% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 9.5% 10.2% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 8.2% 8.2% 8%
65 to 74 years 7.1% 6.4% 6%
75 years and over 1.1% 1.2% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 51.1% 52.2% 52.5%
Female 48.9% 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)

65%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Lauderdale Lakes
65%
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

67.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
62.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Lauderdale Lakes 62.6%
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 Lakes
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 32.3% 33.7% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 86.1% 73.8% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 82.1% 84.5% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 79.4% 85.4% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 85.6% 86.8% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 87.2% 86.3% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 85.2% 79.5% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 68.1% 65.6% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 31.1% 34.3% 25.2%
75 years and over 6.7% 8.4% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 67.5% 71.2% 64.4%
Female 62.6% 61.6% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 32.8% 60.5% 55.5%
Black or African American 69.6% 69% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native 58.8% 68.1% 63.1%
Asian 36.2% 66.1% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 58.8% 63.9%
Some Other Race 82.3% 71.7% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 59% 71.4% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 62.5% 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

8.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Lauderdale Lakes
8.7%
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

7.5%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
10%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Lauderdale Lakes 7.5%
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 Lakes
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 36.7% 18.3% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 3.5% 10.8% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 8% 6.7% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 15.3% 4.9% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 11.5% 4.6% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 7.3% 4.2% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 1.6% 4.1% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 9.5% 4.1% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 3.5% 3.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 15% 4.6% 4%
By gender
Male 7.5% 5.3% 4.8%
Female 10% 5.6% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 4.2% 4.2%
Black or African American 9.7% 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 100% 2.4% 6.3%
Some Other Race 0% 4.6% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.9% 4.9% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8% 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

16,711
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Lauderdale Lakes 16,711
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

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Lauderdale Lakes 69%
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 Lakes, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 16.7%
Administrative and waste services 10.7%
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
Retail trade employs the most men — 18.3% of 8,654 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 28.8% of 8,057 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 Lakes
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total employed population 16,711 1,010,306 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.3% 0.2% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 5.5% 7.2% 8.2%
Manufacturing 3.5% 5.2% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 1.6% 3% 2.3%
Retail trade 18.9% 12.1% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 9.7% 6.5% 5.6%
Utilities 0.1% 0.5% 0.8%
Information 2% 1.8% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 1.9% 5% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 1.9% 3% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.2% 8.8% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 10.7% 6.5% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 6% 7.1% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 16.7% 13.4% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.8% 2.6% 3%
Accommodation and food services 10.5% 7.7% 8%
Other services 3% 5.3% 5%
Government 2.8% 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

84% Private
Government 9%
Private Employment 84%
Self Employed 7%
Private employment (%)
Lauderdale Lakes 84%
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

7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.4%
Unincorporated business 4.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.1%
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 Lakes
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary 84% 75% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 79.9% 69.1% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 4.2% 5.9% 6.8%
Self-employed 7% 14.5% 13%
Incorporated business 2.4% 7.6% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 4.5% 6.7% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 9% 10.4% 11.7%
Local government 5.5% 6.8% 6.7%
State government 2% 1.8% 2.8%
Federal government 1.5% 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

4% WFH
Work from home 4%
Commute to work 96%
Working from home (%)
Lauderdale Lakes 4%
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

27.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Lauderdale Lakes 27.4
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 Lakes
Employed residents 16+.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total employed population 16,711 1,010,306 10,484,998
Worked from home 4% 14.7% 15.7%
Drove Alone 73.6% 69.7% 70.2%
Carpooled 10.7% 9.8% 9.2%
Public transportation 7.1% 1.8% 1.2%
Walked 1.2% 1.2% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 3.3% 2.7% 2.4%
Commuting population 15,748 844,895 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 27.4 29.1 28
Less than 5 minutes 0.6% 1.5% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 9.2% 15.4% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 48.5% 37.3% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 26% 26.3% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 9.6% 10.1% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 4.4% 6.7% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 1.7% 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

$36,455
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Lauderdale Lakes $36,455
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

84 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Lauderdale Lakes 84¢
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 Lakes, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$80,186
Workers in Manufacturing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Manufacturing $80,186
Government $57,391
Wholesale trade $57,292
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

Male
Men working in Information earn the highest median earnings — $85,859, compared to $39,308 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Educational services earn the highest median earnings — $47,934, compared to $33,095 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 Lakes
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Median Earnings $36,455 $55,053 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $44,878 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $108,313 $79,425
Construction $41,268 $49,416 $51,244
Manufacturing $80,186 $58,715 $61,500
Wholesale trade $57,292 $58,375 $60,245
Retail trade $29,776 $42,624 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $37,824 $54,805 $51,693
Utilities $— $86,371 $74,932
Information $37,311 $71,197 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $34,892 $72,481 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $30,670 $62,433 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $41,415 $82,993 $83,266
Corporate management $— $76,429 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $32,889 $41,222 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $43,980 $58,218 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $36,204 $54,381 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $45,313 $49,091 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $32,947 $38,042 $36,202
Other services $45,325 $42,445 $42,865
Government $57,391 $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

$58,825
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $58,825
Own incorporated business $49,427
Nonprofit organization $43,833
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 State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $55,788, compared to $39,308 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $100,847, compared to $33,095 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 Lakes
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $35,804 $52,756 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $43,833 $62,329 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $49,427 $62,884 $63,728
Unincorporated business $35,286 $40,217 $41,003
Government
Local government $40,333 $64,722 $56,571
State government $39,875 $56,602 $54,847
Federal government $58,825 $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 Lakes, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$100,110
Workers in Law enforcement occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Law enforcement $100,110
Architecture and engineering $88,354
Community and social service $88,000
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 Law enforcement occupations earn the highest median earnings — $101,287 versus $39,308 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $73,696 versus $33,095 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 Lakes
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $36,455 $55,053 $53,777
Management and business
Management $49,805 $85,549 $84,926
Business and finance $56,277 $79,713 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $54,333 $86,929 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $88,354 $86,195 $92,646
Sciences $80,094 $74,694 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $88,000 $54,497 $53,613
Legal $60,765 $87,248 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $29,368 $56,479 $53,827
Arts, design and media $47,148 $60,685 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $71,548 $90,822 $87,559
Health technicians $32,079 $49,316 $50,015
Healthcare support $33,657 $38,642 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $34,269 $47,463 $49,390
Law enforcement $100,110 $88,548 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $36,683 $34,345 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $26,496 $31,365 $32,199
Personal care and service $24,141 $35,782 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $27,961 $53,006 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $36,875 $43,868 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $37,756 $32,891
Construction and extraction $41,214 $44,026 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $53,990 $52,237 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $35,761 $42,355 $42,774
Transportation $37,616 $46,968 $47,661
Material moving $33,206 $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

$50,006
Median household income in Lauderdale Lakes
Median household income (USD)
Lauderdale Lakes
$50,006
Broward County
$77,633
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Lauderdale Lakes, 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

$24,541
Per capita income in Lauderdale Lakes
Per capita income (USD)
Lauderdale Lakes
$24,541
Broward County
$43,052
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Lauderdale Lakes, 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

$65,206
Average household income in Lauderdale Lakes
Avg household income (USD)
Lauderdale Lakes
$65,206
Broward County
$109,281
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Lauderdale Lakes, 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

$65,206
Mean household income
$50,006
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Lauderdale Lakes $15,200
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 Lakes
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Lauderdale Lakes and peer geographies.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total households 12,498 753,956 8,752,810
Median household income $50,006 $77,633 $74,568
Mean household income $65,206 $109,281 $105,967
Mean-median gap $15,200 $31,648 $31,399
Family households 8,103 482,547 5,652,059
Median family income $62,062 $92,109 $89,891
Mean family income $77,142 $126,243 $123,165
Mean-median gap $15,080 $34,134 $33,274
Non-family households 4,395 271,409 3,100,751
Median non-family income $26,758 $49,329 $46,706
Mean non-family income $38,227 $73,452 $69,144
Mean-median gap $11,469 $24,123 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $24,541 $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

75%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Lauderdale Lakes
75%
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
35.8% of households (4,473) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $18,262
SSI (disability)
7% of households (871) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,471
Cash Assistance
2.1% of households (261) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,471
SNAP / Food Stamps
29.9% of households (3,731) 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 Lakes
Share of households receiving each income type
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total households 12,498 753,956 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 75% 80% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 36% 30% 37%
Average social security income $18,262 $22,137 $24,828
Retirement income 17% 18% 26%
Average retirement income $21,731 $35,632 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 7% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $12,471 $11,459 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 30% 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

$62,062
Family households earn $62,062, compared to $26,758 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$50,006
Family households
$62,062
Nonfamily households
$26,758
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

$75,653
Married-couple families earn $75,653, compared to $50,635 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$62,062
Married-couple families
$75,653
Other family types
$50,635
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 Lakes
Median household and family income by household size in Lauderdale Lakes, compared with peer geographies.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Total households 12,498 753,956 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $23,765 $42,244 $39,848
2-person $53,631 $81,980 $82,761
3-person $74,244 $97,547 $95,427
4-person $64,950 $116,916 $108,289
5-person $83,209 $108,660 $106,553
6-person $80,195 $115,735 $111,769
7-person or more $83,542 $119,671 $114,313
Total families 8,103 482,547 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $53,461 $78,048 $80,311
3-person $66,136 $93,905 $92,146
4-person $60,117 $116,269 $108,122
5-person $83,919 $108,051 $106,408
6-person $82,383 $112,482 $109,058
7-person or more $83,464 $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

48.44%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.19%
of all household income
Top 20%
48.44%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.19% — meaning the top 20% hold 15 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%

$253,967
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
12.02%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
19.47%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $253,967 and hold 19.47% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 12.02%
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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
50%
$50K - $100K
30.1%
$100K - $150K
13.4%
$150K - $200K
4%
Over $200K
2.5%
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

19.9%
of all households, 2,489 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Lauderdale Lakes 19.9%
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 Lakes
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Lauderdale Lakes, compared with peer geographies.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Median household income $50,006 $77,633 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 6.9% 5.6% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.3% 3.2% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 6.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 10.9% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.4% 12.8% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 17.5% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 4% 8.7% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 12.2% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 36.2% 22% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 65.7% 48.7% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 19.9% 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
0.46
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Lauderdale Lakes 0.46
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

$157,926
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Lauderdale Lakes
$157,926
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 Lakes
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,698 $31,946 $31,856
Lower 20% $38,713 $60,529 $59,310
Middle 20% $61,980 $96,386 $92,767
Upper 20% $99,384 $153,654 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $165,236 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $10,391 $16,105 $16,635
Lower 20% $28,782 $46,042 $45,334
Middle 20% $48,854 $77,572 $75,031
Upper 20% $80,080 $121,713 $116,930
Top 20% $157,926 $284,975 $275,903
Top 5% $253,967 $521,573 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.19% 2.95% 3.14%
Lower 20% 8.83% 8.43% 8.56%
Middle 20% 14.98% 14.2% 14.16%
Upper 20% 24.56% 22.27% 22.07%
Top 20% 48.44% 52.15% 52.07%
Top 5% 19.47% 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 1,310 White households (10.5% of all households), the median household income is $51,250.
Black
Among the 9,557 Black or African American households (76.5% of all households), the median household income is $47,611.
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 Lakes
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Broward County and Florida.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
All Residents $50,006 $77,633 $74,568
White $51,250 $84,758 $80,213
Black or African American $47,611 $62,857 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $78,615 $67,552
Asian $81,206 $101,572 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $118,021 $86,827
Some Other Race $87,321 $69,831 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $45,236 $80,243 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $51,389 $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

21.7%
21.7% of residents, or 7,793 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Lauderdale Lakes
21.7%
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

2.7%
2.7% of full-time, year-round workers, or 318 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Lauderdale Lakes
2.7%
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

33.2%
33.2% of children under 18, or 2,976 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Lauderdale Lakes
33.2%
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

24.7%
24.7% of adults aged 65 and older, or 1,652 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Lauderdale Lakes
24.7%
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 Lakes Broward County Florida
Overall poverty rate 21.7% 12.2% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 33.2% 15.7% 16.5%
Under 5 years 28.4% 16.6% 18%
5 to 17 years 35.5% 15.3% 16%
18 to 64 years 15.7% 10.1% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 14.5% 11.3% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 16.4% 9.5% 10.4%
65 years and over 24.7% 15.7% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 20.6% 11.2% 11.5%
Female 22.9% 13.2% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.7% 2.5% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 21.5% 13.1% 14.9%
Did not work 35.2% 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

23.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
23.7%
Family
19%
Nonfamily
32.5%
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

19%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
19%
Married-couple
13.8%
Other families
24%
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 Lakes
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 19% 9.3% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 16.9% 20.9% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 26.8% 12.1% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 15% 6.6% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 14.4% 9.7% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 32.5% 19.6% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 30.9% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 4.9% 10.8% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 32.9% 16.5% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 41.9% 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
21.5% of White residents, or 546 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
21.9% of Black or African American residents, or 6,442 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 Lakes
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Lauderdale Lakes and peer geographies.
Lauderdale Lakes Broward County Florida
All Residents 21.7% 12.2% 12.6%
White 21.5% 10.1% 10%
Black or African American 21.9% 16.4% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 13.4% 18.4%
Asian 7.4% 9.2% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 12.1% 13.5%
Some Other Race 9.6% 13.9% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 30.1% 10.8% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9% 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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