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Hialeah Gardens, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hialeah Gardens, Florida had a total population of 22,915, the 191st largest city in Florida, with a median household income of $65,439, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Hialeah Gardens Quick Facts

Population 22,91590% MOE ±32
Median Household Income $65,43990% MOE ±$6,110
Median Home Value $342,00090% MOE ±$27,284
Poverty Rate 13.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts
Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts
Median Age 45.1 years90% MOE ±1.6 years
Homeownership Rate 61.2%90% MOE ±4.9 pts
Affordability Ratio 5.2x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%90% MOE ±3.2 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 81.8%
Diversity Index 7/100
Population 22,915 191st of 955
Median Income $65,439 below average
Poverty Rate 13.5% 8% higher than national
Median Home Value $342,000 average

How Hialeah Gardens Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population23,70922,915-3.3%
Median household income$65,748$65,439No clear change (-0.5%)
Median home value¹$257,095$342,000+33.0%
Median gross rent$1,874$1,946No clear change (+3.8%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Hialeah Gardens Compares

Median Household Income

Hialeah Gardens
$65,439
FL
$74,568
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Hialeah Gardens
$342,000
FL
$359,000
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%
$25K-$50K 22.2%
$50K-$100K 36.5%
$100K+ 26.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.4%
$10K-$15K
6.0%
$15K-$20K
4.2%
$20K-$25K
2.2%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
7.3%
$35K-$40K
3.2%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
4.3%
$50K-$60K
9.3%
$60K-$75K
11.7%
$75K-$100K
15.5%
$100K-$125K
9.7%
$125K-$150K
6.5%
$150K-$200K
6.6%
$200K+
3.9%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
64.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,946/mo 35.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
19.3%
18-34
17.6%
35-54
28.2%
55-74
25.7%
75+
9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 2.3%
  • Black: 0.4%
  • Hispanic: 96.5%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Other: 0.0%

Diversity Index

7out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < High School: 18.2%
  • HS Diploma: 33.9%
  • Some College: 12.4%
  • Associate's: 14.3%
  • Bachelor's: 15.9%
  • Graduate+: 5.2%

Hialeah Gardens Rankings in Florida

#191 Population of 955
#554 Median Income of 911
#620 Education of 955
#421 Home Value of 901

Other Cities in Miami-Dade County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Miami 459,745 $62,462 19.4% $518,100
Hialeah 226,165 $55,594 17.0% $392,000
Miami Gardens 113,177 $63,627 13.6% $378,500
Homestead 82,807 $65,423 18.4% $380,000
Miami Beach 82,031 $72,856 14.4% $556,700
Kendall 79,562 $87,325 11.2% $567,900
Doral 79,216 $94,164 10.3% $562,800
North Miami 60,344 $57,188 18.9% $365,000
The Hammocks 58,838 $85,628 12.1% $468,100
Fountainebleau 55,665 $64,908 12.7% $320,200

Cities Similar to Hialeah Gardens

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Sunny Isles Beach22,437$61,921$549,10053.2%14.3%
Eustis24,119$65,373$270,70022.2%9.6%
Edgewater23,627$60,977$256,20024.1%10.0%
Liberty Triangle24,888$64,943$275,50025.8%8.6%
Ensley23,760$59,084$222,00021.6%17.5%

Population Overview

Hialeah Gardens is a small city located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 22,915. It ranks as the 191st most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hialeah Gardens is 45.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hialeah Gardens is $65,439. This is 12% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $342,000. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hialeah Gardens has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (96.5% vs 27.4%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower 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 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hialeah Gardens, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hialeah Gardens, Florida?

Hialeah Gardens, Florida has a population of 22,915 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hialeah Gardens, FL?

The median household income in Hialeah Gardens is $65,439, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hialeah Gardens, FL?

The poverty rate in Hialeah Gardens is 13.5%. This means approximately 3,043 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hialeah Gardens, Florida?

Hialeah Gardens's population is 2.3% White, 0.4% Black, 96.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hialeah Gardens, FL?

The median home value in Hialeah Gardens is $342,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x.

How educated is Hialeah Gardens, Florida?

21.1% of adults (25+) in Hialeah Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.