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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Miami

Florida · 362,470 residents · 35.996 sq mi
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Miami has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,483. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $116,400. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
362,470
+1%since 1990
from 358,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,070 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 9,961 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+5%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
348K379K409K440K470K1990201020202024Miami
2024460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,483
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,925 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,128
+54%since 1990
from $9,799 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $404 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
34.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
65.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+7%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(236,040)
Black27.3%(97,822)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(223,438)
Asian0.6%(2,151)
Diversity Score82.3%(295,061)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(42,897)
Black19.9%(72,190)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(238,351)
Asian0.6%(2,181)
Diversity Score61.9%(224,268)
Diversity Score
62
−25%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 47.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Neighborhoods in Miami

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami, Florida?

Miami, Florida has about 362,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Miami, Florida?

The typical household in Miami, Florida earns about $23,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miami, Florida expensive?

In Miami, Florida, the median home is worth about $116,400, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Miami, Florida?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Miami, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miami, Florida?

About 28.5% of people in Miami, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miami, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Miami, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,922 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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