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Hialeah

Florida · 223,109 residents · 21.581 sq mi
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Hialeah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
223,109
−1%since 2000
from 226,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,338 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 10,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+23%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
183K198K213K228K242K1990201020202024Hialeah
2024226K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,471
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,492 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,492
+57%since 2000
from $12,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,210
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $614 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+93%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(18,267)
Black0.9%(2,127)
Hispanic / Latino90.3%(204,543)
Asian0.4%(814)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(48,797)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(9,684)
Black0.6%(1,380)
Hispanic / Latino94%(209,784)
Asian0.4%(877)
Other0.2%(446)
Diversity Score13.3%(29,684)
Diversity Score
13
−38%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
75.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hialeah, Florida?

Hialeah, Florida has about 223,109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hialeah, Florida?

The typical household in Hialeah, Florida earns about $38,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hialeah, Florida expensive?

In Hialeah, Florida, the median home is worth about $256,900, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in Hialeah, Florida?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hialeah, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hialeah, Florida?

About 19.6% of people in Hialeah, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hialeah, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Hialeah, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,105 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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