North Lauderdale, Florida facts for kids
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North Lauderdale, Florida
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| Motto(s):
"A Fun City In The Heart Of Broward" "Building a Future" "City of Tomorrow"
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Location of North Lauderdale in Broward County in State of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Incorporated | July 10, 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • City | 4.69 sq mi (12.16 km2) |
| • Land | 4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) 0.72% |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 44,794 |
| • Density | 9,691.48/sq mi (3,742.06/km2) |
| • Metro | 6,166,488 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33068, 33319
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| Area code(s) | 754, 954 |
| FIPS code | 12-49425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0294455 |
North Lauderdale is a city located in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. It's a main city within the larger Miami metropolitan area. In 2020, about 44,794 people lived there.
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North Lauderdale's History
When North Lauderdale was created in 1963, it was mostly farmland. It had open fields where cows and horses from the Anderson Dairy Farm grazed. It was also used for growing crops by the Lena Lyons Stringbean Farm.
Planning the City
A famous architect named Morris Lapidus helped plan North Lauderdale. He was known for designing big, fancy hotels in Miami Beach in the 1950s, like the Fontainebleau Resort. Lapidus wanted to create a "City of Tomorrow." His ideas can still be seen in the city's unique shapes and designs.
Early Development
In the late 1960s, a group called the Osias Organization bought most of the land. They started building homes in North Lauderdale. Colonel Nathan Rood, who led this group, also became the city's first appointed Mayor. In April 1969, Michael Saraniero was chosen as the first elected Mayor by a special vote.
A Growing Community
In the 1970s, many families moved to North Lauderdale because homes were affordable and it was close to the beach. People loved the warm weather in the Sun Belt region. Thousands of families moved in, and new neighborhoods quickly grew. North Lauderdale became known as a young, family-friendly place where people enjoyed spending time together, often playing softball after work. It was a city where hard work was rewarded with sunny weekends and family barbecues.
Where is North Lauderdale?
North Lauderdale is in the northern part of Broward County. Its exact location is about 26.215717 degrees North and 80.224491 degrees West.
Neighboring Cities
North Lauderdale shares borders with several other cities:
- To its north: Margate
- To its northwest: Coral Springs
- To its west and south: Tamarac
- To its east: Fort Lauderdale
- To its northeast: Pompano Beach
Size of the City
The United States Census Bureau says that North Lauderdale covers about 12.0 square kilometers (about 4.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 11.9 square kilometers (4.6 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.07 square miles), is water.
North Lauderdale's Climate
North Lauderdale has a tropical climate, which is like the weather you find in many parts of the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the United States that has this type of climate. This means it's generally warm all year round. It often has a tropical rainforest climate, which means it gets a lot of rain.
North Lauderdale's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,213 | — | |
| 1980 | 18,653 | 1,437.8% | |
| 1990 | 26,506 | 42.1% | |
| 2000 | 32,264 | 21.7% | |
| 2010 | 41,023 | 27.1% | |
| 2020 | 44,794 | 9.2% | |
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Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
The table below shows how the population of North Lauderdale has changed. It also shows the different groups of people living in the city.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 6,603 | 4,231 | 16.10% | 9.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 21,334 | 25,620 | 52.00% | 57.20% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 72 | 83 | 0.18% | 0.19% |
| Asian (NH) | 1,184 | 1,303 | 2.89% | 2.91% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 25 | 10 | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Other race (NH) | 287 | 486 | 0.70% | 1.08% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 940 | 1,362 | 2.29% | 3.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10,578 | 11,699 | 25.79% | 26.12% |
| Total | 41,023 | 44,794 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, North Lauderdale had 44,794 people living there. There were 14,049 households and 9,412 families. Back in 2010, the city had 41,023 people, with 12,586 households and 9,354 families.
Media in North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale is part of a large media area that includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. This is one of the biggest areas for radio and TV in the United States.
Local News
The main daily newspapers for the city are the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There's also an alternative weekly paper called New Times Broward-Palm Beach. For Spanish speakers, there are newspapers like El Sentinel and El Nuevo Herald.
Fun Activities in North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale hosts several fun events throughout the year for its residents.
Seasonal Events
Every Halloween, Hampton Pines Park puts on an event called Haunted Hamptons. The city also holds a Christmas event at City Hall.
North Lauderdale Days
North Lauderdale Days is a special yearly celebration. During this event, the city pool is opened to everyone, and there are vendors and live music. This long-standing tradition ends with a fireworks show.
Schools in North Lauderdale
Broward County Public Schools manages the public schools in North Lauderdale.
Elementary and Middle Schools
Schools located within the city limits include:
- North Lauderdale PK-8 – This school serves younger students in the center-north part of the city.
- Silver Lakes Middle School – This school serves many students across the city.
- Broadview Elementary School – This school serves the southern and southeastern areas.
- Morrow Elementary School – This school serves the northern parts of the city.
- Pinewood Elementary School – This school serves the southern and western areas.
Some parts of the city are also served by Cypress, Liberty, and Park Lakes elementary schools. Other middle schools that serve sections of North Lauderdale include Lauderdale Lakes, Margate, and Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy.
High Schools
Most students in North Lauderdale attend Coconut Creek High School. Other high schools that serve different parts of the city are Boyd Anderson, Northeast, and Piper high schools.
Charter Schools
There is also a charter school in the city called Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdale.
Famous People from North Lauderdale
- Christian Thompson – A former NFL football player who won a championship.
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