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Miami Lakes

Florida · 30,467 residents · 5.657 sq mi
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Miami Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,535. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,300. Households here earn about 34% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,467
+34%since 2000
from 22,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,386 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 4,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K17K22K28K33K1990201020202024Miami Lakes
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,535
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,052
+32%since 2000
from $28,867 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,608
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+101%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(6,362)
Black2.3%(530)
Hispanic / Latino66.5%(15,083)
Asian2.1%(480)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(13,252)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(3,286)
Black2.1%(647)
Hispanic / Latino84.1%(25,636)
Asian1.5%(469)
Other0.2%(49)
Diversity Score32.7%(9,954)
Diversity Score
33
−44%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
50.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami Lakes, Florida?

Miami Lakes, Florida has about 30,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Miami Lakes, Florida?

The typical household in Miami Lakes, Florida earns about $77,535 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miami Lakes, Florida expensive?

In Miami Lakes, Florida, the median home is worth about $410,300, and the typical rent is about $1,608 a month.

How educated are people in Miami Lakes, Florida?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Miami Lakes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miami Lakes, Florida?

About 6.4% of people in Miami Lakes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miami Lakes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Miami Lakes, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,717 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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