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Fort Lauderdale

Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale explains that the New River became a trading route to the Stranahan Trading Post, and that Fort Lauderdale grew up around that site. The Riverwalk Park now spans the river's north and south banks downtown.

The City of Fort Lauderdale traces its name to an 1838 Second Seminole War fort on the New River. The first fort stood at the river's fork and a later one at Tarpon Bend. The city was incorporated on March 27, 1911.

Riverwalk says a 1986 general obligation bond put $7.4 million toward Riverwalk Linear Park and $8 million toward what's now the Museum of Discovery and Science. Early settlers also brought their harvest to the river for rail shipment north. Esplanade Park sits at the foot of the Broward Center and has navigational and weather exhibits. Stranahan House is the 1901 trading post.

Water Taxi lists a stop at the Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House on SE 6th Avenue. The city also provides a free Water Trolley, operated by Water Taxi, with stops at Riverwalk Laura Ward Park, Huizenga Plaza, Riverfront Plaza, Esplanade Park, Tarpon River and Smoker Park, among others.

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

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Overview for New River, FL

2,664 people live in New River, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $102,981. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,664

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

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

$102,981

Average individual Income

Around New River, FL

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

45
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score
31
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rio Vista Health Spa.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Beauty 0.52 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for New River, FL

New River has 979 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in New River do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,664 people call New River home. The population density is 10,797 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,664

Total Population

High

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

48 years

Median Age

54 / 46%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
979

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$102,981

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in New River, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby New River. 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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