Miami, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Miami, Texas had a total population of 523, the 1259th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $65,000, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.3%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Miami Quick Facts
How Miami 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.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 483 | 523 | No clear change (+8.3%) |
| Median household income | $74,420 | $65,000 | No clear change (-12.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $114,579 | $122,500 | No clear change (+6.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,083 | $845 | -22.0% |
How Miami Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 92.9%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 3.6%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 10.2%
- HS Diploma: 34.6%
- Some College: 27.2%
- Associate's: 7.4%
- Bachelor's: 19.1%
- Graduate+: 1.5%
Miami Rankings in Texas
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Cities Similar to Miami
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod | 520 | N/A | N/A | 18.4% | 53.6% |
| Lyons | 528 | N/A | $210,400 | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Mesquite (Starr County) | 515 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 62.9% |
| Peaster | 515 | N/A | N/A | 8.5% | 1.9% |
| Windthorst | 537 | $65,179 | $206,300 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 523, Miami'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
Miami is a small community located in Texas, within Roberts County. The total population is 523. It ranks as the 1259th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Miami is 39.4 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.3% of the population under 18, Miami has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Miami is $65,000. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Miami, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $122,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Miami is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Miami has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Miami, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Miami, Texas?
Miami, Texas has a population of 523 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Miami, TX?
The median household income in Miami is $65,000, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Miami, TX?
The poverty rate in Miami is 7.3%. This means approximately 38 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Miami, Texas?
Miami's population is 92.9% White, 0.0% Black, 3.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Miami, TX?
The median home value in Miami is $122,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.
How educated is Miami, Texas?
20.7% of adults (25+) in Miami hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.