Fort Lauderdale had 188,677 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 3.2% since 2020 and 14% since 2010. Age, income and housing.
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Fort Lauderdale had an estimated 188,677 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 5,917 more people (3.2%) than the 2020 census count of 182,760 and 23,156 more (14%) than the 2010 census count of 165,521. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Fort Lauderdale summarizes the same releases.
What this means for you
- Fort Lauderdale is Broward County’s largest city in the 2025 estimates, ahead of Pembroke Pines (176,714) and Hollywood (157,019), with about 9% of the county’s 2 million people.
- Growth has leveled off: the 2025 estimate is 15 people below 2024’s.
- Households here are small, 2.25 people on average, against 2.60 countywide.
- Fort Lauderdale households earn more than the county median, and homes are worth more.
Growth since 2010
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 165,521 | 2010 census |
| 2020 | 182,760 | 2020 census |
| 2021 | 181,946 | July 1 estimate |
| 2022 | 184,908 | July 1 estimate |
| 2023 | 187,796 | July 1 estimate |
| 2024 | 188,692 | July 1 estimate |
| 2025 | 188,677 | July 1 estimate |
Estimates are revised every year, so a later release may change these numbers.
Age, households, income and housing
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year profiles, the survey’s latest five-year figures. Each is an average over five years, with a margin of error.
| Measure | Fort Lauderdale | Broward County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 41.3 |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.6% | 17.9% |
| Households | 80,999 | 753,956 |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.60 |
| Median household income | $83,130 | $77,633 |
| People below the poverty level | 15.0% | 12.2% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 40.8% | 36.7% |
| Housing units | 101,691 | 866,019 |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 54.1% | 63.6% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $486,700 | $414,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,854 | $1,907 |
Sources: profiles DP02 (households, education), DP03 (income, poverty), DP04 (housing) and DP05 (age).
The 2020 census counted 103,140 housing units in Fort Lauderdale, of which 84,409 were occupied; the rest were vacant on census day.
Compared with neighboring cities
| City | 2020 census | 2025 estimate | Change | Median household income (ACS 2020-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | 182,760 | 188,677 | +3.2% | $83,130 |
| Pompano Beach | 112,046 | 117,211 | +4.6% | $67,195 |
| Lauderhill | 74,482 | 75,668 | +1.6% | $51,165 |
| Oakland Park | 44,229 | 45,332 | +2.5% | $72,708 |
| Dania Beach | 31,723 | 32,791 | +3.4% | $52,748 |
| Wilton Manors | 11,426 | 11,655 | +2.0% | $85,392 |
| Broward County | 1,944,375 | 2,013,317 | +3.5% | $77,633 |
Wilton Manors, about a mile north, is older (median age 55.1) and has smaller households (1.65 people) than any of its neighbors.
For home values from sales data, see our home prices guide; for the city’s founding and growth, see history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
The Census Bureau estimates Fort Lauderdale had 188,677 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 182,760.
Is Fort Lauderdale growing?
Slowly. The city grew 10.4% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses and about 3.2% from 2020 to 2025. The 2025 estimate was almost unchanged from 2024’s 188,692.
What is the median household income in Fort Lauderdale?
The median household income in Fort Lauderdale was $83,130 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $77,633 for Broward County.
What is the median age in Fort Lauderdale?
The median age in Fort Lauderdale is 42.8, and 19.6% of residents are 65 or older, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
What is the population of Broward County?
The Census Bureau estimates Broward County had 2,013,317 residents on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% from the 2020 census count of 1,944,375.
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