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Miami Shores

Florida · 11,567 residents · 2.487 sq mi
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Miami Shores is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,202. Population has held roughly steady 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 $556,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 117% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,567
+11%since 2000
from 10,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,651 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 4,174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+1%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Miami Shores
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,202
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,306 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,236
+81%since 2000
from $26,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$556,100
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+60%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(5,043)
Black23.5%(2,440)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(2,257)
Asian2.4%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.2%(8,223)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(4,243)
Black17.9%(2,072)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(4,460)
Asian2.5%(288)
Other5.1%(585)
Diversity Score85.7%(9,918)
Diversity Score
86
+8%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami Shores, Florida?

Miami Shores, Florida has about 11,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Miami Shores, Florida earns about $125,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miami Shores, Florida expensive?

In Miami Shores, Florida, the median home is worth about $556,100, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Miami Shores, Florida?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Miami Shores, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miami Shores, Florida?

About 5.3% of people in Miami Shores, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miami Shores, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Miami Shores, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,483 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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