Medley, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 988, Medley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Medley is a small community located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 988. It ranks as the 782nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medley is 58.2 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 9.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medley is $40,735. This is 45% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.0%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $87,300. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Medley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Medley has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 98.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (98.3% vs 27.4%).

Education

10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% 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 51.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Medley, 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.