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Intracoastal Waterway

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Fort Lauderdale

The City of Fort Lauderdale says it has 165 miles of scenic inland waterways, which is why it's called the "Venice of America."

Visit Lauderdale says the Intracoastal Waterway inspired that nickname, and that with its connecting rivers and canals there are more than 300 miles of navigable inland waterways across Greater Fort Lauderdale. It also calls the area the "Yachting Capital of the World."

The Florida Inland Navigation District is the waterway's local sponsor. It works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the channel through 12 east-coast counties, Broward among them. FIND traces the route to the Florida Coast Line Canal of 1881 and the River and Harbor Act of 1927.

Other agencies handle other jobs. FIND notes that the U.S. Coast Guard maintains aids to navigation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission maintains speed-zone signs. Docks, seawalls and boat lifts generally need permits from the Corps' Jacksonville District, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and local zoning.

Photo based on "Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterway" by U+1F360, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0; cropped and modified. Derivatives of this image must use the same or a compatible license.

Slips, rules and conditions change. Please check directly with the marina or agency, and see the City of Fort Lauderdale for current information.

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Overview for Intracoastal Waterway, FL

5,123 people live in Intracoastal Waterway, where the median age is 46 and the average individual income is $109,666. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,123

Total Population

46 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$109,666

Average individual Income

Around Intracoastal Waterway, FL

There's plenty to do around Intracoastal Waterway, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
40
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

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Demographics and Employment Data for Intracoastal Waterway, FL

Intracoastal Waterway has 2,641 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Intracoastal Waterway do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,123 people call Intracoastal Waterway home. The population density is 5,346 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,123

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46 years

Median Age

53 / 47%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
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2,641

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$109,666

Average individual Income

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Intracoastal Waterway, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Intracoastal Waterway. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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