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

The city of Lauderdale Lakes was incorporated on June 22, 1961, and was originally popular as a retirement area for "snowbirds".

Toward the end of the 20th century, Lauderdale Lakes became a predominantly Caribbean and African American community.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Lauderdale Lakes is located in central Broward County at 26°10′12″N 80°12′5″W / 26.17000°N 80.20139°W / 26.17000; -80.20139.

[5] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,954 people, 12,736 households, and 7,779 families residing in the city.

Of this population, 50.5% (17.3k) reported having West Indian ancestry which is the highest in Broward County.

[11] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 32,593 people, 12,080 households, and 7,794 families residing in the city.

The mayor of Lauderdale Lakes is Veronica Edwards Phillips, who was elected in November 2022.