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CITY · 2010 ACS

Miami

Florida · 399,457 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 $29,621. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,600. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
399,457
+10%since 2000
from 362,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,097 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 10,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+3%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
348K379K409K440K470K1990201020202024Miami
2024460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,621
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,483 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,745
+31%since 2000
from $15,128 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,600
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
67.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.4
+90%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(42,897)
Black19.9%(72,190)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(238,351)
Asian0.6%(2,181)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(224,268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(47,622)
Black16.3%(64,993)
Hispanic / Latino70%(279,456)
Asian0.9%(3,649)
Other0.5%(2,178)
Diversity Score58.2%(232,490)
Diversity Score
58
−6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
58.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami, Florida?

Miami, Florida has about 399,457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Miami, Florida?

The typical household in Miami, Florida earns about $29,621 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 $278,600, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Miami, Florida?

About 22.2% 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 27.3% 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 40,909 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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