Miami, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

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.