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Miami-Dade County, Florida Demographics 2026

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

Miami-Dade County, Florida has a population of 2,738,356, the 1st most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $71,753 and the median home value is $463,000. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Miami-Dade County Quick Facts

Population 2,738,356
Median Household Income $71,75390% MOE ±$708
Median Home Value $463,00090% MOE ±$2,523
Poverty Rate 14.7%90% MOE ±0.3 pts
Unemployment Rate 4.6%90% MOE ±0.2 pts
Median Age 40.7 years90% MOE ±0.1 years
Homeownership Rate 52.2%90% MOE ±0.5 pts
Affordability Ratio 6.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%90% MOE ±0.4 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.0%
Cities/Places 70
Population 2,738,356 1st of 67
Median Income $71,753 4% lower than state
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Unemployment 4.6%

How Miami-Dade County 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
Population2,699,4282,738,356+1.4%
Median household income$63,193$71,753+13.5%
Median home value¹$356,413$463,000+29.9%
Median gross rent$1,634$1,829+11.9%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Miami-Dade
$71,753
FL
$74,568
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Miami-Dade
$463,000
FL
$359,000
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%
$25K-$50K 18.4%
$50K-$100K 28.3%
$100K+ 35.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.3%
$10K-$15K
5.0%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
3.9%
$25K-$30K
3.8%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
3.7%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
6.5%
$60K-$75K
9.4%
$75K-$100K
12.5%
$100K-$125K
9.4%
$125K-$150K
6.3%
$150K-$200K
8.4%
$200K+
11.6%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
6.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,829/mo 30.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
20.0%
18-34
21.8%
35-54
28.0%
55-74
22.5%
75+
7.6%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 12.6%
  • Black: 14.1%
  • Hispanic: 69.3%
  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Other: 0.6%

Diversity Index

48out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 16.1%
  • HS Diploma: 26.9%
  • Some College: 13.1%
  • Associate's: 9.5%
  • Bachelor's: 21.2%
  • Graduate+: 13.2%

Cities & Places in Miami-Dade County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Miami459,745$62,46219.4%$518,100
Hialeah226,165$55,59417.0%$392,000
Miami Gardens113,177$63,62713.6%$378,500
Homestead82,807$65,42318.4%$380,000
Miami Beach82,031$72,85614.4%$556,700
Kendall79,562$87,32511.2%$567,900
Doral79,216$94,16410.3%$562,800
North Miami60,344$57,18818.9%$365,000
The Hammocks58,838$85,62812.1%$468,100
Fountainebleau55,665$64,90812.7%$320,200
Kendale Lakes52,622$71,62110.3%$404,500
Westchester52,032$72,26210.0%$508,700
Country Club51,296$75,21211.8%$378,600
Coral Gables49,802$134,2169.4%$1,089,900
Tamiami49,752$78,35311.6%$482,100
Cutler Bay45,070$89,2449.7%$472,700
North Miami Beach43,898$63,28014.6%$366,700
Princeton42,625$83,42610.5%$426,900
Aventura39,885$89,27411.4%$451,100
South Miami Heights38,766$65,41715.5%$407,100
Kendall West35,912$69,55411.9%$409,500
Richmond West35,593$101,97010.5%$489,100
Biscayne Gardens35,472$55,16522.6%$414,800
West Little River33,890$56,43617.7%$375,300
Miami Lakes31,553$101,5576.0%$626,400
Ives Estates28,506$72,23911.9%$294,700
Leisure City27,808$41,97724.5%$375,100
Coral Terrace24,895$80,35310.8%$582,900
Palmetto Bay24,639$142,4475.8%$879,700
The Crossings22,963$91,0127.6%$463,300
Hialeah Gardens22,915$65,43913.5%$342,000
Sunny Isles Beach22,437$61,92114.3%$549,100
Sweetwater20,085$54,96716.3%$294,200
Glenvar Heights19,395$72,11812.2%$545,400
Country Walk19,291$124,5406.0%$547,000
Ojus19,198$68,64412.5%$337,500
Pinecrest18,462$206,4174.3%$1,406,400
Pinewood18,114$59,41020.5%$372,400
Brownsville16,936$40,79526.2%$325,200
Three Lakes16,888$102,30610.0%$481,300
Gladeview16,655$47,46927.5%$402,600
Opa-locka16,282$37,53229.7%$295,800
Palmetto Estates16,129$82,06411.6%$445,900
Naranja15,796$53,98430.3%$372,100
Key Biscayne14,791$181,5055.5%$1,575,300
Goulds14,425$61,73516.4%$481,200
Miami Springs13,726$87,09910.0%$560,800
Sunset13,535$109,4019.1%$601,300
Florida City12,943$47,48232.4%$399,200
Olympia Heights12,399$108,95812.2%$557,500
South Miami12,277$94,50710.0%$829,400
Westview12,107$57,56320.9%$379,400
Miami Shores11,752$144,0507.6%$864,400
West Perrine11,162$66,99718.1%$411,500
Westwood Lakes10,553$86,0408.3%$518,500
Richmond Heights9,992$67,60613.6%$378,100
North Bay Village8,118$84,4059.3%$464,200
West Miami7,162$61,27412.9%$488,800
Bay Harbor Islands5,847$89,6635.4%$653,500
Surfside5,631$100,2089.9%$881,700
Palm Springs North5,410$99,43810.4%$550,500
Biscayne Park3,085$77,08329.5%$674,300
Bal Harbour3,055$80,80620.1%$1,823,500
Virginia Gardens2,423$70,4696.4%$457,600
El Portal1,809$108,1675.8%$723,900
Homestead Base1,125$7,96987.7%N/A
Fisher Island1,026$250,000+3.8%$2,000,000+
Medley988$40,73521.0%$87,300
Golden Beach691$236,2507.1%$2,000,000+
Indian Creek39N/A12.8%$2,000,000+

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Population Overview

Miami-Dade County is located in Florida with a total population of 2,738,356. It is the 1st most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 70 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miami-Dade County is 40.7 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 $71,753. This is 4% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $463,000. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.5x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Miami-Dade County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 69.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (12.6%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (69.3% vs 27.4%).

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 84.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Miami-Dade County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Miami-Dade County, Florida?

Miami-Dade County has a population of 2,738,356, making it the 1st most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Miami-Dade County?

The median household income in Miami-Dade County is $71,753 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Miami-Dade County, Florida?

Miami-Dade County contains 70 Census-designated places.