Population 7,400 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Household size in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.68 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.65 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.68 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.80 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are small: just 1.80 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.68 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.2 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 62.0 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 64.4 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 62.8 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 62.8, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 61.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 25 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.5% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Renters in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 68.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.3% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 50.3% of the housing in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,138 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,317 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,710 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,432 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,294 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea costs $2,432 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,294 a month from 2006–10, a 114% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Bachelor's degrees in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.2% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 21.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 22 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
| Period | Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 1.80 | 62.8 | 3.9% | 22.8% | 50.3% | 1972 | $2,432 | 58.7% | 96.5% | 4.7% |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 2.03 | 51.5 | 3.8% | 33.4% | 36.0% | 1968 | $1,783 | 63.5% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Pompano Beach | 2.52 | 43.0 | 14.5% | 44.8% | 18.8% | 1975 | $1,828 | 29.7% | 84.5% | 7.2% |
| Oakland Park | 2.69 | 39.0 | 15.9% | 42.5% | 11.6% | 1972 | $1,883 | 25.5% | 86.7% | 5.5% |
| Wilton Manors | 1.70 | 54.4 | 7.0% | 38.4% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,853 | 44.2% | 94.4% | 4.3% |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2.45 | 43.1 | 10.0% | 45.7% | 16.7% | 1976 | $1,976 | 39.9% | 89.3% | 5.0% |
| Lighthouse Point | 2.00 | 55.5 | 4.6% | 22.7% | 14.7% | 1970 | $2,018 | 50.7% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Hillsboro Beach | 1.72 | 66.4 | 1.1% | 12.9% | 50.9% | 1974 | $3,346 | 56.7% | 98.2% | 7.9% |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 3.05 | 40.1 | 24.0% | 48.8% | 13.2% | 1976 | $1,744 | 17.2% | 82.6% | 8.0% |
| North Lauderdale | 2.96 | 38.0 | 18.8% | 39.4% | 5.9% | 1978 | $2,063 | 21.6% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
| Coconut Creek | 2.48 | 42.5 | 12.8% | 35.2% | 9.2% | 1991 | $1,972 | 38.0% | 93.5% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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