Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL Demographics

A map of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,302	5,081	69.0%	82.0%
Hispanic	1,337	690	21.5%	11.1%
Multiracial	396	202	6.4%	3.3%
Asian	115	90	1.8%	1.5%
Black	59	86	0.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	23	49	0.4%	0.8%

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida has an estimated population of 6,232, a less than 1% change from the 6,198 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.0% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is ranked the 431st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was ranked the 430th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's White Population

4,302 residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or 69.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks 271st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's White population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's population has decreased from 82.0% to 69.0%.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is more White than neighboring Pompano Beach (37.6% White), Wilton Manors (68.8% White), and Oakland Park (32.6% White). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is less White than neighboring Sea Ranch Lakes (69.7% White), and Lazy Lake (86.4% White).

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Black Population

59 residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Black residents' share of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is more Black than neighboring Lazy Lake (0% Black). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is less Black than neighboring Sea Ranch Lakes (2.6% Black), Pompano Beach (28.9% Black), Wilton Manors (7% Black), and Oakland Park (26.8% Black).

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Asian Population

115 residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Asian residents' share of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is more Asian than neighboring Lazy Lake (0% Asian). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is less Asian than neighboring Sea Ranch Lakes (6.4% Asian), Pompano Beach (1.9% Asian), Wilton Manors (4.1% Asian), and Oakland Park (3% Asian).

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Hispanic Population

1,337 residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks 506th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's population has increased from 11.1% to 21.5%.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is more Hispanic than neighboring Sea Ranch Lakes (12.2% Hispanic), Wilton Manors (14.3% Hispanic), and Lazy Lake (0% Hispanic). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is less Hispanic than neighboring Pompano Beach (24.9% Hispanic), and Oakland Park (33.1% Hispanic).

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks 430th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sea Ranch Lakes (0% Native American/Other), and Lazy Lake (0% Native American/Other). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pompano Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wilton Manors (1.5% Native American/Other).

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Multiracial Population

396 residents of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea ranks 581st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 96.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.4%.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is more Multiracial than neighboring Pompano Beach (5.9% Multiracial), Wilton Manors (4.3% Multiracial), and Oakland Park (4.1% Multiracial). Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is less Multiracial than neighboring Sea Ranch Lakes (9% Multiracial), and Lazy Lake (13.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.