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CITY · 2020 ACS

Miami

Florida · 442,241 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 $44,268. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $344,300. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442,241
+22%since 2000
from 362,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,286 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 10,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
348K379K409K440K470K1990201020202024Miami
2024460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,268
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,437
+108%since 2000
from $15,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,300
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,242
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
71.7% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(61,829)
Black11.9%(52,447)
Hispanic / Latino70.2%(310,472)
Asian1.3%(5,789)
Other0.9%(3,927)
Diversity Score56.8%(251,109)
Diversity Score
57
−8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
58.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami, Florida?

Miami, Florida has about 442,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Miami, Florida?

The typical household in Miami, Florida earns about $44,268 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 $344,300, and the typical rent is about $1,242 a month.

How educated are people in Miami, Florida?

About 31.5% 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 21.5% 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 83,693 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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