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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

Lauderdale Lakes is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States.
Population 35,954

Top Events in Lauderdale Lakes History

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1961Government
== History == The city of Lauderdale Lakes was incorporated on June 22, 1961, and was originally popular as a retirement area for "snowbirds".
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1998Government
== Government == Until 1998 Lauderdale Lakes was governed by a mayor–council form of government, but elected that year to change to a mayor-commission-manager style of government.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === In 2000, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband ...
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2003Culture
== Economy == The sporting goods retailer Sports Authority had its headquarters in the city until 2003, when the firm merged with Gart Sports.
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2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 32,593 people, 12,080 households, and 7,794 families residing in the city.
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2018History
In 2018, there were 34,321 people.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,954 people, 12,736 households, and 7,779 families residing in the city.
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2022Military
The mayor of Lauderdale Lakes is Veronica Edwards Phillips, who was elected in November 2022.

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Historical Timeline

1961Government
== History == The city of Lauderdale Lakes was incorporated on June 22, 1961, and was originally popular as a retirement area for "snowbirds".
1998Government
== Government == Until 1998 Lauderdale Lakes was governed by a mayor–council form of government, but elected that year to change to a mayor-commission-manager style of government.
2000History
=== 2000 census === In 2000, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband ...
2003Culture
== Economy == The sporting goods retailer Sports Authority had its headquarters in the city until 2003, when the firm merged with Gart Sports.
2010History
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 32,593 people, 12,080 households, and 7,794 families residing in the city.
2018History
In 2018, there were 34,321 people.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,954 people, 12,736 households, and 7,779 families residing in the city.
2022Military
The mayor of Lauderdale Lakes is Veronica Edwards Phillips, who was elected in November 2022.

Did You Know?

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Lauderdale Lakes is located in the state of Florida.
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Lauderdale Lakes has a population of 35,954 residents.
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As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 35,954.

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