Population 3,139 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Middle River Terrace
Household size in Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.42 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.12 | 2.51 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.57 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.45 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.03 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Middle River Terrace are small: just 2.07 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: 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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 40.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 41.5 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 42.4 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 43.1 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.8 | +2.8 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Middle River Terrace is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Fort Lauderdale as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.5% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.6% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Middle River Terrace, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Middle River Terrace
Renters in Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 42.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 47.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 47.9% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.2% | 45.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Middle River Terrace rent: 68.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (39.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 19.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 19.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 17.8% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 16.7% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.8% of the housing in Middle River Terrace, 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. Middle River Terrace has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1969 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1969 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1976 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Middle River Terrace is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Middle River Terrace has older homes than most Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $917 | $1,124 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $920 | $1,186 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,230 | $1,439 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,586 | $1,976 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$669 | +$852 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Middle River Terrace pays $1,586 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Fort Lauderdale as a whole ($1,976). Rent takes 29.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Middle River Terrace
Bachelor's degrees in Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 29.5% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 31.0% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 35.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 39.9% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +10.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Middle River Terrace: 19.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Middle River Terrace has a lower share of college graduates than most Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.3% | 82.4% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 83.3% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 86.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 89.3% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Middle River Terrace is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Middle River Terrace
| Period | Middle River Terrace | Fort Lauderdale | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Middle River Terrace than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Middle River Terrace compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River Terrace | 2.07 | 44.0 | 5.6% | 68.2% | 19.8% | 1965 | $1,586 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 6.9% |
| Lake Ridge | 1.78 | 44.2 | 2.8% | 62.4% | 18.7% | 1990 | $1,775 | 43.8% | 87.1% | 7.1% |
| South Middle River | 2.65 | 39.2 | 14.3% | 49.3% | 12.0% | 1966 | $1,698 | 26.2% | 82.8% | 4.5% |
| Victoria Park | 1.71 | 45.2 | 2.4% | 56.6% | 16.8% | 1987 | $1,988 | 54.4% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
| Flagler Heights | 1.67 | 33.1 | 3.6% | 92.8% | 7.0% | 2011 | $2,424 | 62.1% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| Lauderdale Manors | 3.11 | 41.2 | 16.1% | 30.0% | 10.1% | 1961 | $2,243 | 13.1% | 81.1% | 9.1% |
| Coral Ridge | 1.94 | 51.5 | 4.4% | 40.2% | 14.4% | 1978 | $1,956 | 62.3% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| Central Beach | 1.65 | 59.8 | 2.4% | 24.4% | 46.0% | 1977 | $2,596 | 58.5% | 94.5% | 1.0% |
| Durrs Homeowners | 3.61 | 24.5 | 31.2% | 78.7% | 12.5% | 1980 | $1,358 | 10.5% | 78.8% | 24.3% |
| Downtown Fort Lauderdale | 1.72 | 45.1 | 6.6% | 57.4% | 30.4% | 2009 | $2,785 | 64.1% | 93.5% | 3.5% |
| Dorsey-Riverbend | 3.12 | 32.4 | 30.8% | 82.5% | 12.4% | 1972 | $1,384 | 14.2% | 77.5% | 5.8% |
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 Middle River Terrace. 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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