Miami-Dade County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Miami-Dade County is located in Florida with a total population of 2,685,296. It is the 1st most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miami-Dade County is 40.8 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Miami-Dade County is $68,694. This is 4% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $425,400. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Miami-Dade County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 68.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (12.9%) is well below the state average of 51.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (68.8% vs 26.8%).

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.