Lauderhill, Florida facts for kids
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Lauderhill, Florida
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Lauderhill City Hall
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| Nickname(s):
Jamaica Hill
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| Motto(s):
"All-America City!"
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Location of Lauderhill in Broward County, Florida
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Florida | ||
| County | Broward | ||
| Incorporated | June 20, 1959 | ||
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 8.57 sq mi (22.19 km2) | ||
| • Land | 8.52 sq mi (22.06 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 74,482 | ||
| • Density | 8,746.12/sq mi (3,377.10/km2) | ||
| • Metro | 5,564,635 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code(s) |
33311, 33313, 33319, 33351
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| Area code(s) | 954, 754 | ||
| FIPS code | 12-39550 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0285368 | ||
Lauderhill is a city located in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area. In 2020, about 74,482 people lived in Lauderhill.
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How Lauderhill Got Its Name
The area that became Lauderhill was first going to be called "Sunnydale." However, a friend of the developer, Herbert Sadkin, suggested a different name. This friend, William Safire, thought "Sunnydale" sounded too much like a neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Sadkin pointed out that there were no hills in the new town. Safire then joked that there were probably no "dales" (small valleys) in nearby Lauderdale either! From this conversation, the name "Lauderhill" was created. This small development eventually grew into the city we know today.
History of Lauderhill
Lauderhill was one of two communities that started with unique homes. These homes were designed by Andrew Geller and were first shown at the "Typical American Houses" exhibit in Moscow. You could even buy the plans for these homes at Macy's department store!
In the early 1960s, the developer, Herbert Sadkin, built about 200 of these homes in Montauk, New York. He then brought the same successful idea to Florida, creating the Lauderhill development.
These "Macy's homes" were a complete package. They included a house (from 730 to 1,200 square feet) on a good-sized lot. The deal also came with modern appliances, furniture, and everything a family would need for a sunny weekend, even toothbrushes! The cost for one of these homes was around $13,000 to $17,000.
Sports and Community Growth
The Inverrary Country Club was built in 1970. Just two years later, its East golf course became famous. It hosted a major golf tournament called the Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic on the PGA Tour. This tournament was held there until 1983. Jackie Gleason, a famous comedic actor, even built his last home on the golf course.
For many years, until the late 1980s or early 1990s, Lauderhill was mainly a retirement community. Many Jewish people lived there, and it was a popular second home for "snowbirds" (people who move to warmer places for winter).
Today, Lauderhill is a very diverse city. It is home to many people of Jamaican, West Indian, and African American backgrounds. However, it still has a good number of white, Jewish, and Hispanic residents, especially in certain neighborhoods like Inverrary.
Geography and Location
Lauderhill is located in the north-central part of Broward County, Florida. Its exact coordinates are 26°9′56″N 80°13′57″W / 26.16556°N 80.23250°W.
The city shares its borders with several other towns:
- To its north and northeast: Tamarac, Florida
- To its northeast: Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
- To its east: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- To its south: Plantation, Florida
- To its southwest and west: Sunrise, Florida
The United States Census Bureau reports that Lauderhill covers a total area of about 22.2 square kilometers (8.57 square miles). Most of this area, about 22.1 square kilometers (8.52 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.05 square miles), is water.
Climate
Lauderhill has a tropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures all year round and a lot of rain. It's similar to the weather you'd find in many parts of the Caribbean. Lauderhill is one of the few places in the continental U.S. that has this type of climate. Specifically, it has a tropical monsoon climate.
Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 132 | — | |
| 1970 | 8,465 | 6,312.9% | |
| 1980 | 37,271 | 340.3% | |
| 1990 | 49,708 | 33.4% | |
| 2000 | 57,585 | 15.8% | |
| 2010 | 66,887 | 16.2% | |
| 2020 | 74,482 | 11.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Lauderhill has grown a lot since it was first established. In 1960, only 132 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 74,482 people.
The city is known for its diverse population. Over the years, the mix of people living in Lauderhill has changed. In 2020, most residents identified as Black or African American. There are also significant Hispanic or Latino, White, and Asian populations, making Lauderhill a vibrant and multicultural community.
Sports and Recreation
The Central Broward Park is a major sports hub in Lauderhill. It features the Main Event cricket field. This field opened on November 9, 2007.
On May 22, 2010, this cricket field made history. It became the first place in the U.S. to host an international cricket match between two top-level teams. These teams were New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The West Indies cricket team, which is from a nearby region where cricket is very popular, has played there many times.
Besides cricket, the park also has many other sports facilities for people to enjoy.
Education in Lauderhill
Public schools in Lauderhill are managed by Broward County Public Schools.
Elementary Schools
Several elementary schools are located within Lauderhill:
- Broward Estates Elementary School
- Castle Hill Elementary School
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori School
- Endeavour Primary Learning Center (for grades K–3)
- Larkdale Elkementary School
- Lauderhill Paul Turner Elementary School
- Royal Palm Elementary School
Some students in Lauderhill also attend elementary schools in nearby cities. These include Banyan Elementary School in Sunrise, Discovery Elementary School in Sunrise, Park Lakes Elementary School in Lauderdale Lakes, Plantation Elementary School in Plantation, and Village Elementary School in Sunrise.
Middle and High Schools
Middle schools and schools for grades 6-12 that serve Lauderhill students include:
- Lauderhill 6-12 School
- Parkway Middle School
- Lauderdale Lakes Middle School in Lauderdale Lakes
- Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy in Tamarac
- Westpine Middle School in Sunrise
High schools serving Lauderhill include:
- Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes
- Piper High School in Sunrise
- Dillard High School (for grades 9–12 only) in Fort Lauderdale
Students in some parts of Lauderhill can choose between Anderson and Piper High Schools. The high school program at Lauderhill 6–12 School gives priority to students who attended its middle school. Similarly, Millennium's high school gives priority to its former middle school students.
There are also Charter schools in Lauderhill, such as Rise Academy and Rise Academy II.
The University of Fort Lauderdale is a higher education institution located in Lauderhill.
Notable People from Lauderhill
- XXXTentacion, rapper
- Ski Mask the Slump God, rapper
- Jackie Gleason, comedic actor, star of The Honeymooners
- Van Winitsky, tennis player
- Autry Denson, Football player
Sister Cities
Lauderhill has "sister city" relationships with two other cities around the world:
Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil
See also
In Spanish: Lauderhill (Florida) para niños
