Population 569 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sea Ranch Lakes
Household size in Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.05 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.87 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sea Ranch Lakes are small: just 2.03 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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.8 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.6 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.6 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.5 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Sea Ranch Lakes skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.8, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.8% of households in Sea Ranch Lakes, 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 Sea Ranch Lakes
Renters in Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Sea Ranch Lakes is about as common as it is nationally: 33.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Miami area (39.5%). About half of owners (50.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sea Ranch Lakes: 36.0% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Sea Ranch Lakes is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $956 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,042 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,681 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,783 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$827 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sea Ranch Lakes costs $1,783 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Miami area ($2,112). Rent takes 37.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Sea Ranch Lakes
Bachelor's degrees in Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.3% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.5% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +24.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Sea Ranch Lakes: 63.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.9% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Sea Ranch Lakes: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 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 Sea Ranch Lakes
| Period | Sea Ranch Lakes | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sea Ranch Lakes has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 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).
Sea Ranch Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 2.03 | 51.5 | 3.8% | 33.4% | 36.0% | 1968 | $1,783 | 63.5% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 1.80 | 62.8 | 3.9% | 22.8% | 50.3% | 1972 | $2,432 | 58.7% | 96.5% | 4.7% |
| 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% |
| Lighthouse Point | 2.00 | 55.5 | 4.6% | 22.7% | 14.7% | 1970 | $2,018 | 50.7% | 96.6% | 3.2% |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2.45 | 43.1 | 10.0% | 45.7% | 16.7% | 1976 | $1,976 | 39.9% | 89.3% | 5.0% |
| 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% |
| Deerfield Beach | 2.60 | 44.9 | 11.8% | 36.1% | 16.2% | 1979 | $1,826 | 28.7% | 86.7% | 5.1% |
| 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 Sea Ranch Lakes. 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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