Bay Harbor Islands, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bay Harbor Islands is a small city located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 5,847. It ranks as the 444th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bay Harbor Islands is 35.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Bay Harbor Islands has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bay Harbor Islands is $89,663. This is 20% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $653,500. Housing costs are 82% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 48.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bay Harbor Islands is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.6%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (56.1% vs 27.4%).

Education

56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bay Harbor Islands in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%. Notably, 27.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bay Harbor Islands, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.