Fort Lauderdale · FL
Population & demographics in Fort Lauderdale
Census counts and clearly dated snapshots of Fort Lauderdale.
Population history
2010 Census: 165,521. 2020 Census: 182,760. These figures describe Fort Lauderdale city, not all of Broward County or the South Florida metropolitan area. Census counts and annual population estimates are different series.
Official source / detailsAge & community
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Official source / detailsHouseholds
The 2020–2024 ACS reports 80,999 households, 27.0% foreign-born residents and a 54.1% owner-occupied housing rate. These are multiyear survey estimates, not a count of current listings or a neighborhood-by-neighborhood profile.
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