Fort Lauderdale, FL population by race
The table below shows Fort Lauderdale's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99,938 | 54.71% |
| Black or African American | 53,400 | 29.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 471 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 2,775 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 5,327 | 2.92% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 20,656 | 11.31% |
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Fort Lauderdale population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Fort Lauderdale has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Fort Lauderdale's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Fort Lauderdale population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.71% are white, 29.23% are Black or African American, 0.26% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.52% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.92% are some other race and 11.31% are multiracial.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Fort Lauderdale is White with a population of 99,938 (54.71% of the total population).
Fort Lauderdale 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Fort Lauderdale is White with a population of 99,938 (54.71% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 20,656 (11.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Fort Lauderdale, FL
By ethnicity, 36,082 (19.75% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 146,591 (80.25% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Fort Lauderdale, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 83,427 (56.91% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Fort Lauderdale, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Lauderdale's Non-Hispanic population.
Fort Lauderdale Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 83,427 | 56.91% |
| Black or African American alone | 52,868 | 36.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 285 | 0.19% |
| Asian alone | 2,688 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 51 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 958 | 0.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,314 | 4.31% |
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Lauderdale, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 19,865 (55.06% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Fort Lauderdale, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Fort Lauderdale's Hispanic population.
Fort Lauderdale Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 4,049 | 11.22% |
| Puerto Rican | 5,079 | 14.08% |
| Cuban | 7,089 | 19.65% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 19,865 | 55.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of Fort Lauderdale, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 19.75% of Fort Lauderdale population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Fort Lauderdale, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 19,865 (55.06% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Fort Lauderdale, FL have?
Fort Lauderdale, FL has 53,400 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 29.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Fort Lauderdale is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
With 80.25% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Fort Lauderdale.
That being said, with a 29.23% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Fort Lauderdale.
What is the majority race in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
With a population of 99,938 (54.71% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Fort Lauderdale.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Fort Lauderdale, with 29.23% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
