Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

153,109

0.15% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

4.06% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.9%

6.95% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,306

6.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$349,300

5.91% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,792

1.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL had a population of 153k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $65,306. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL grew from 152,880 to 153,109, a 0.15% increase and its median household income grew from $61,187 to $65,306, a 6.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.4%), White (Hispanic) (12.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.25%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.07%).

32.8% of the households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.6% of the residents in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Broward County (East Central)--Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are Broward College (13,738 degrees awarded in 2021), Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (58 degrees), and Key College (134422) (2 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was $349,300, and the homeownership rate was 50.7%.

Most people in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL borders Pompano Beach (South) & Fort Lauderdale (Northeast) Cities PUMA, FL, Tamarac, Oakland Park & North Lauderdale Cities PUMA, FL, Plantation & Sunrise Cities PUMA, FL, Lauderhill & Lauderdale Lakes Cities PUMA, FL, Hollywood (North) & Dania Beach (South) Cities PUMA, FL, and Davie Town & Cooper City PUMA, FL.

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United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 153k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 27.2% of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (41.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.8k people) in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are Spanish (29,174 households), Haitian (8,962 households), and Portuguese (1,498 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,337

Women

47.2%

80,794

Men

52.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 153,131 inhabitants, with 52.8% men, and 47.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

86.6%

2021 Citizenship

87%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.6% of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was 87%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.8k ± 2.57k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49.5k ± 3.23k
White (Hispanic)
19.7k ± 2.5k

21.7%

Hispanic Population

33.3k people

21.7% of the people in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are hispanic (33.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
7,166 ± 2,029 people
Cuba
4,455 ± 1,615 people
Jamaica
3,593 ± 1,454 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was Haiti, the natal country of 7,166 Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Cuba with 4,455 and Jamaica with 3,593.

Foreign-Born Population

27.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

41.6k people

26.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

40k people

As of 2021, 27.2% of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL residents (41.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was 26.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
29,174 households (20.1%)
Haitian
8,962 households (6.18%)
Portuguese
1,498 households (1.03%)

32.8% of the households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 20.1% of the households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,885 ± 343
Gulf War (2001-)
1,127 ± 338
Gulf War (1990s)
816 ± 262

Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL employs 73.8k people. The largest industries in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (6,059 people), Construction (5,691 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,086 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($191,232), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($188,555), and Software publishing ($172,169).

Males in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,217. The income inequality in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.515, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,804

Women

45.2%

39,812

Men

54.8%

The workforce of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 72,616 people, with 45.2% woman, and 54.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

73.8k

2021 Value

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 1.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 72.6k employees to 73.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL, are Other managers (2,245 people), Customer service representatives (2,103 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,751 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.8k

2021 Value

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 1.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 72.6k employees to 73.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,059 people), Construction (5,691 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,086 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,127

Median earning men ± $2,124

$35,884

Median earning women ± $2,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($88,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,266), and Wholesale Trade ($63,151).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,500), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,273), and Wholesale Trade ($46,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL awarded 13,798 degrees. The student population of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,135 male students and 18,960 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are Hispanic or Latino (5,074 and 39.8%), followed by Black or African American (3,740 and 29.3%), White (2,387 and 18.7%), and Two or More Races (607 and 4.76%).

The largest universities in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Broward College (13,738 and 99.6%), Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (58 and 0.42%), and Key College (134422) (2 and 0.0145%).

The most popular majors in Broward County (East Central)--Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,380 and 39%), General Business Administration & Management (2,529 and 18.3%), and Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (1,185 and 8.59%).

The median tuition costs in Broward County (East Central)--Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL are $18,000 for private four year colleges, and $1,968 and $1,968 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,095 (39% men and 61% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 31,095 students enrolled in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 11,468 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
303 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
109 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
5,380 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Broward County (East Central)--Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was Registered Nursing with 303 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Broward County (East Central)--Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Broward College
13,738 degrees awarded
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
58 degrees awarded
Key College (134422)
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Broward College with 13,738 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 5,803 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL, which is 0.726 times less than the 7,995 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,074 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,740 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($862) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,004) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33.1k), Bachelors Degree (26.6k), and Some college (23.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was $349,300 in 2021, which is 1.43 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $329,800 to $349,300, a 5.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL is 50.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL is $65,306. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$349,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,048

$32,168

Median Property Taxes

±$1,716

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.7%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 50.7% of the housing units in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,306

Median Household Income

± $2,768

63.5k

Number of Households

± 2,526

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL grew to $65,306 from the previous year's value of $61,187.

The following chart displays the households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.515

2021 Wage GINI in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL

0.521

2020 Wage GINI in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was 0.515 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.18% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.2%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (7.77%)

In 2021, 72.2% of workers in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL (25.6k out of 151k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

81.9% of the population of Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 37.1% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.714% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.1%

Uninsured

37.1%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

0.714%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL declined by 0.501% from 18.2% to 18.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fort Lauderdale City (Central) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.