Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale: The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
About
Fort Lauderdale is a city located in the county of Broward in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 165,521 and a population density of 1,760 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184,245 inhabitants.
The city was created 115 years ago in 1911.
With over seven miles of beaches along southeast Florida’s Atlantic coastline, Fort Lauderdale stakes its claim as the “Yachting Capital of the World.” Beyond the sun and sand, visitors find cosmopolitan amenities, enticing attractions, and an artsy vibe.
Iconic Beaches
Fort Lauderdale Beach remains the city’s biggest draw with its sparkling blue waters, white sand, and pedestrian-friendly ocean boulevard. Linked to the beach by river walkways, the Beach Village offers shops, eateries, and views of expensive yachts docked along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Nearby Hugh Taylor Birch State Park preserves tropical greenery just steps from the bustling beach.
Unique Attractions
The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum impresses car buffs with its immaculate Packards, Deusenbergs and classic Fords. At Flamingo Gardens, visitors stroll through 60 acres of exotic flora and fauna. Kids love hands-on exhibits at the Museum of Discovery & Science.
For performing arts, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Fort Lauderdale stages Broadway shows, dance and music in multiple theaters.
Oceanside Atmosphere
Walkable neighborhoods like Las Olas and Victoria Park provide boutique shopping and alfresco dining with seaside charm. Hop-on, hop-off water taxis ferry tourists throughout the scenic Intracoastal region.
With its top-ranked beaches, thriving arts scene and coastal vibe, Fort Lauderdale offers a quintessential Florida vacation spot.
Quick Facts about Fort Lauderdale
| Population | 184,245 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Broward County |
| Area | 94.05 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.1223,-80.1434 |
| Altitude | 9 feet / 2.75 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Lauderdale is capital of Broward County |
| Establishment | March 27, 1911 (115 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:47:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 33301 |
| Density | 1,959 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Lauderdale is located at 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W (26.1223100, -80.1433800).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 3 to 10 mph.
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Demographics
The population of Fort Lauderdale increased by 10.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 165,521 | - | census |
| 2011 | 169,012 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 170,909 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 172,275 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 175,153 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 177,356 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 178,837 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 179,877 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 182,101 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 182,437 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 184,245 | 0.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,204 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,430 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,133 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,413 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 96.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 363 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $67,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $932 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $325 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $601 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,304 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,337 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,824 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 139,133 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,895 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,842 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,264 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 676 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 221 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 632 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 608 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,791.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.02 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $167,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,298 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $443 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,125 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,582 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,898 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 126,613 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,556 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,148 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,940 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 629 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 372 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 582 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 535 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,790.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.18 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $89,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $916 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $364 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $663 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,604 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,775 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,887 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 203,064 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 126,588 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,829 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,034 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,159 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 575 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 220 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 515 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 488 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 487.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 26.36 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,483 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $918 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $593 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,745 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,921 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 74,444 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,117 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,289 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,476 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 259 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,838 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 62,860 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,015 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,194 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 663 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,138 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 870 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 32.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 455.72 |
Best Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale
1Swap Shop & Thunderbird Drive-In Theater
3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, United States View details
Phone: +19547917927 | Website available
2Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States View details
Phone: +19548287275 | Website available
3Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides
21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332, United States View details
Phone: +19544348111 | Website available
4Xtreme Action Park
5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, United States View details
Phone: +19544916265 | Website available
5Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States View details
Phone: +19544676637 | Website available
Where to Eat in Fort Lauderdale
1Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
5450 FL-7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319, United States View details
Phone: +19547330514 | Website available
2Chili's Grill & Bar
6302 NW 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, United States View details
Phone: +19547766837 | Website available
3Jungle Queen Riverboat
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States View details
Phone: +19544625596 | Website available
4Steak 'n Shake
100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, United States View details
Website available
5Dunkin'
1450 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States View details
Phone: +19544628990 | Website available
Where to Stay in Fort Lauderdale
1Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States View details
Phone: +19545254000 | Website available
2The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States View details
Phone: +19544652300 | Website available
3Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Port Everglades Cruise Port Hotel
2440 W State Rd 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States View details
Phone: +19547928181 | Website available
4Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, United States View details
Phone: +19543151460 | Website available
5Ramada by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
2275 W SR 84, Marina Mile Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, United States View details
Phone: +19542711787 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Fort Lauderdale
1Fort Lauderdale City Hall
100 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 View details
Phone: +19548285000 | Website available
2Charter Schools USA
800 Corporate Dr Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, United States View details
Phone: +19542023500 | Website available
3Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
101 NE 3rd Ave #100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States View details
Phone: +19547654466 | Website available
4North Broward Hospital District
303 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States View details
Phone: +19547597400 | Website available
5US Agricultural Department
1800 Eller Dr # 222, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States View details
Phone: +19543567213 | Website available
6US Department of Agriculture
299 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States View details
Phone: +19543566970 | Website available
People born in Fort Lauderdale (200)
People born in Fort Lauderdale, including actor Justin Bartha, actress Tanya Chisholm, soccer player Christie Pearce, .
More notable people
- Archie Shepp (American jazz musician) he was born in 24/05/1937
- Lita (American professional wrestler and singer) she was born in 14/04/1975
- Tory Lane (American movie actress and adult film director) she was born in 30/09/1982
- L. J. Smith (American author) she was born in 04/09/1965
- Bailee Madison (American actress) she was born in 15/10/1999
- Isaac Bruce (American football player) he was born in 10/11/1972
- Paige O'Hara (American voice actress, singer, and painter) she was born in 10/05/1956
- Keyon Dooling (American basketball player) he was born in 08/05/1980
- Mitch Richmond (basketball player) he was born in 30/06/1965
- Kaitlyn Ashley (American movie actress) she was born in 29/06/1971
- Teri Weigel (American movie actress and model) she was born in 24/02/1962
- Tiffany Fallon (American model) she was born in 01/05/1974
- Madonna Wayne Gacy (American musician) he was born in 06/03/1964
- Melanie Amaro (singer from the United States and British Virgin Islands) she was born in 26/06/1992
- Mary Zophres (Costume Design) she was born in 23/03/1964
- Joshua Moore (American football cornerback) he was born in 20/08/1988
- Sandora Irvin (American basketball player) she was born in 23/02/1982
- Jacki-O (American rapper) she was born in 24/11/1982
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132709 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33301 |
| 439446 | Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33301-3510 |
| 441380 | Florida Barber Academy | Plantation (FL) | 33317 |
| 447908 | Florida Academy of Health & Beauty | Oakland Park (FL) | 33311 |
| 135081 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33309 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTL | Fort Lauderdale | 200 S.W. 21 Terrace | RAIL |
| HOL | Hollywood | 3001 Hollywood Blvd | RAIL |
| DFB | Deerfield Beach | 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd | RAIL |
| MIA | Miami Intermodal Center | 8303 NW 37th Ave | RAIL |
| DLB | Delray Beach | 345 South Congress Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Lauderdale.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alridg Post Office | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33311 |
| Col Post Office | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33301 |
| Causeway Post Office | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33316 |
| Gateway Post Office | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33304 |
| Southsid Post Office | Fort Lauderdale (FL) | 33316 |
Other cities in Broward County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Broward County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Pines | 174,414 | The fifth most populous city in Florida. |
| Hollywood | 154,611 | A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida. |
| Miramar | 141,150 | The seventh most populous city in Florida. |
| Coral Springs | 133,519 | The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Pompano Beach | 112,360 | The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Davie | 106,621 | Town in Florida, United States |
| Plantation | 96,351 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Sunrise | 94,851 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Deerfield Beach | 81,290 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Lauderhill | 71,582 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Weston | 71,086 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Tamarac | 67,112 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Coconut Creek | 61,128 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Margate | 58,734 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| Oakland Park | 45,070 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
| North Lauderdale | 44,203 | A city in Broward County, Florida. |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Lauderdale distances to largest Florida cities