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Bay Harbor Islands

Florida · 5,922 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Bay Harbor Islands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,063. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $466,000. Households here earn about 72% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 184%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,922
+15%since 2000
from 5,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,955 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 12,995 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+3%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Bay Harbor Islands
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,063
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,251
+79%since 2000
from $29,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,000
+184%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,776
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $803 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+66%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(3,094)
Black1.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(1,816)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(3,176)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(2,748)
Black1.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(2,737)
Asian1.1%(67)
Other2.5%(148)
Diversity Score69.2%(4,097)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
48.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida has about 5,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

The typical household in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida earns about $99,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bay Harbor Islands, Florida expensive?

In Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, the median home is worth about $466,000, and the typical rent is about $1,776 a month.

How educated are people in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida?

About 7.8% of people in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bay Harbor Islands, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,219 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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