South Miami Heights, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

South Miami Heights is a mid-sized community located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 38,766. It ranks as the 112th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Miami Heights is 42.8 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Miami Heights is $65,417. 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 15.5%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $407,100. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Miami Heights is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.5% vs 27.4%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 81.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Miami Heights, 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.