According to the latest US Census estimates (2017 estimate), there were a total of 177,175 people living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2017. We provide visualizations below that highlight the race and ethnic composition of this beautiful city.
Ethnicity
The US Census Bureau estimated that 31,456 (17.8%) of the population were Hispanic, and 145,719 (82.3%) were Non Hispanic. The chart below illustrates the percentages.
Race
The US Census Bureau estimated that White - Non Hispanics were the majority of Fort Lauderdale's population, followed by Black or African Americans, and then White - Hispanics. There were 85,139 (48.1%) White - Non Hispanics, 56,770 (32%) Black or African Americans, and 25,131 (14.2%) White - Hispanics. The chart below illustrates the percentages of the races, and the following table provides more information about the race demographics in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Race | Population Size | % Population |
|---|---|---|
| White - Non Hispanic | 85,139 | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 56,770 | 32% |
| White - Hispanic | 25,131 | 14.2% |
| Some other race | 3,805 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,298 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 2,584 | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 398 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 50 | 0% |