Fort Lauderdale, FL
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.28.20)
AGE IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 8,576 | 4.8% |
| 25 to 29 years | 14,881 | 8.3% |
| 30 to 34 years | 13,678 | 7.7% |
| 35 to 39 years | 11,918 | 6.7% |
| 40 to 44 years | 10,127 | 5.7% |
| 45 to 49 years | 12,516 | 7.0% |
| 50 to 54 years | 14,383 | 8.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 13,506 | 7.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12,855 | 7.2% |
| 65 to 69 years | 10,840 | 6.1% |
| 70 to 74 years | 7,803 | 4.4% |
| 75 to 79 years | 4,925 | 2.8% |
| 80 to 84 years | 3,808 | 2.1% |
| 85+ years | 3,910 | 2.2% |
The median age in Fort Lauderdale is 42.8 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 111,135 | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 55,963 | 31.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 506 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2,954 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.1% |
| Other | 4,505 | 2.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 6,853 | 5.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10,320 | 7.6% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 32,308 | 23.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 24,765 | 18.3% |
| Associate’s degree | 11,608 | 8.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 30,260 | 22.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 19,036 | 14.1% |
| High school graduate or higher | 117,977 | 87.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49,296 | 36.5% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 85,854 | 63.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.0% |
Median household income: $55,269
Mean household income: $95,797
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $18,490 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $25,420 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $32,430 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $51,112 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $73,958 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 152,400 | NA |
| Never married | 61,771 | 40.5% |
| Now married (except separated) | 53,111 | 34.8% |
| Separated | 3,997 | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8,621 | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 24,900 | 16.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 31,460 | 17.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Owner-occupied housing units | 39,351 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 34,809 |
| Single-family detached units | 34,771 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.1% |
| Vacancy rate | 23.1% |
| Renters rate | 80.9% |
| Average housing value | $494,572 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,464 |
| Average rent | $1,232 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Average income | $95,797 |
| Average household size | 2.37 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 65.0% |
| Percent disabled | 12.9% |
| Percent with health coverage | 84.7% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 26.5 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 4.6% |
| Percent veterans | 6.2% |
| Percent foreign born | 24.4% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.7% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $82,361.49 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $664.23 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $386.03 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $115.25 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $63.86 |
| Apparel & services | $2,394.67 |
| Men’s apparel | $462.89 |
| Women’s apparel | $814.17 |
| Children’s apparel | $342.10 |
| Boys’ apparel | $117.27 |
| Girls’ apparel | $129.11 |
| Footwear | $543.13 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $4,097.23 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $421.44 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,262.56 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,919.93 |
| Education | $1,744.51 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $3,543.55 |
| Club membership fees | $267.49 |
| Dating services | $0.97 |
| Pet food | $276.68 |
| Pet services | $72.36 |
| Food consumed at home | $5,709.58 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $746.77 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $585.96 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $1,131.94 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,269.79 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $553.54 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,975.11 |
| Health care | $6,358.45 |
| Medical services | $1,169.23 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $156.81 |
| Household Services | $2,261.23 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $88.01 |
| Lawn and garden services | $477.04 |
| Housekeeping services | $201.58 |
| PC repair | $7.58 |
| Housing | $26,343.90 |
| Home improvements | $2,749.54 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $5,264.12 |
| Phone services | $1,936.31 |
| Water | $762.28 |
| Life and other insurance | $472.83 |
| Pensions and social security | $8,811.04 |
| Personal care products and services | $985.38 |
| Hair care products | $118.32 |
| Personal care products | $427.91 |
| Local transportation | $9,203.04 |
| Gasoline | $2,392.67 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,272.15 |
| Travel | $2,457.42 |
| Airline fares | $618.51 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $29.32 |
| Lodging on trips | $668.10 |
| Food and drink on trips | $591.69 |
| Entertainment on trips | $203.04 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN BROWARD COUNTY (home to FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA)
| % with any debt in collections | 35% |
| Average debt in collections | $1,800 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 19% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $866 |
| % with student loan debt | 15% |
| Average student loan debt | $20,425 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $171 |
| % with auto debt | 31% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 3,642 | 3.8% |
| February 2019 | 3,419 | 3.5% |
| March 2019 | 3,248 | 3.3% |
| April 2019 | 2,964 | 3.1% |
| May 2019 | 3,108 | 3.2% |
| June 2019 | 3,295 | 3.3% |
| July 2019 | 3,360 | 3.4% |
| August 2019 | 3,336 | 3.4% |
| September 2019 | 3,000 | 3.0% |
| October 2019 | 2,855 | 2.9% |
| November 2019 | 2,753 | 2.8% |
| December 2019 | 2,561 | 2.6% |
| January 2020 | 3,162 | 3.2% |
| February 2020 | 3,095 | 3.1% |
| March 2020 | 4,497 | 4.6% |
| April 2020 | 14,858 | 16.5% |
| May 2020 | 15,947 | 16.9% |
| June 2020 | 12,542 | 13.2% |
| July 2020 | 14,590 | 14.9% |
| August 2020 | 10,292 | 10.6% |
| September 2020 | 8,789 | 9.1% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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