Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lauderdale Lakes, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

36,404

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

81%29,505

Hispanic/Latino

8%2,897

White

6.9%2,520

Asian

2.2%790

Two or More

1.4%493

Other

0.5%174

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%17

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%876

High School Diploma

33.5%8,164

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%1,051

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%3,237

Associate's Degree

10.8%2,636

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%2,453

Master's Degree

4.1%1,002

Professional Degree

0.4%107

Doctorate

0.9%229

HS or Higher

81.1%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$214,100

Median Renti

$1,663

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.6%5,953

Renter-Occupied

52.4%6,545

Total Units

14,878

Homeownership

47.6%

Vacancy Rate

16%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%204

$50K–$100K

16.1%959

$100K–$150K

17.9%1,065

$150K–$200K

10.9%647

$200K–$300K

14.3%849

$300K–$500K

33.4%1,987

$500K–$1M

3.5%206

$1M+

0.6%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

260

$500–$750

187

$750–$1,000

354

$1,000–$1,250

680

$1,250–$1,500

906

$1,500–$2,000

2,305

$2,000+

1,585

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%24

2010–2019

2.8%421

2000–2009

4.4%654

1990–1999

7.2%1,077

1980–1989

14.8%2,197

1970–1979

49.3%7,330

1960–1969

17.1%2,540

1950–1959

2.2%323

1940–1949

0.1%19

1939 or earlier

2%293

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.5%11,805

No Fuel

3.1%382

Utility Gas

1.6%204

Solar

0.4%54

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%46

Other

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,006

Mean Household Incomei

$65,206

Per Capita Incomei

$24,541

Poverty Ratei

21.4%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

18,307

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%862

$10K–$15K

9.3%1,162

$15K–$20K

4.2%520

$20K–$25K

6.1%757

$25K–$30K

4.5%564

$30K–$35K

5.3%659

$35K–$40K

5.3%662

$40K–$45K

5.2%652

$45K–$50K

3.3%410

$50K–$60K

8.8%1,094

$60K–$75K

6.9%868

$75K–$100K

14.4%1,799

$100K–$125K

8.2%1,029

$125K–$150K

5.2%646

$150K–$200K

4%499

$200K+

2.5%315

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

832

Residentsi

1,792

Avg. Tenant Renti

$463/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers304 homes87% occupied$552/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8527 homes96% occupied$411/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,006/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

77.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

17.7%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

4.7%

Who Receives This Housing

82.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.4% of subsidized households are minority

14.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17,72448.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

706

United Kingdom

India

Poland

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,409

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,711

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

802(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.8%Insured

16.2%Uninsured