Demographics in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Fort Lauderdale?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

183,032

Male

95,908

52.4%

Female

87,124

47.6%

Median Age

42.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
51.3%
Black
28.8%
Hispanic
20.1%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
14.6%
Other
3.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

30.1%

High School or Higher

48.8%

Foreign Born

26.7%

Veterans

3.8%

Married

35.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 183,032 with a median age of 42.9. The racial makeup is 51.3% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 28.8% Black, 1.6% Asian. About 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 26.7%.