Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sunny Isles Beach is a small city located in Florida, within Miami-Dade County. The total population is 22,437. It ranks as the 195th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sunny Isles Beach is 47.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.5% 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 Sunny Isles Beach is $61,921. This is 17% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $549,100. Housing costs are 53% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sunny Isles Beach is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (43.1% vs 27.4%).

Education

53.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% higher 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 94.3%. Notably, 22.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sunny Isles Beach, 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.