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Miramar Beach

Florida · 8,002 residents · 7.022 sq mi
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Miramar Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,667. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,567 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $395,100. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,002
+229%since 2000
from 2,435 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
+229%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+12%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8913K5K8K10K1990201020202024Miramar Beach
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,667
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,305
+74%since 2000
from $29,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,578
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+36%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,325)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(174)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,987)
Black1.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(427)
Asian2%(163)
Other7.1%(569)
Diversity Score34.3%(2,743)
Diversity Score
34
+379%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+96%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miramar Beach, Florida?

Miramar Beach, Florida has about 8,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Miramar Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Miramar Beach, Florida earns about $77,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miramar Beach, Florida expensive?

In Miramar Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $395,100, and the typical rent is about $1,578 a month.

How educated are people in Miramar Beach, Florida?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Miramar Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miramar Beach, Florida?

About 5.9% of people in Miramar Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miramar Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Miramar Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,363 residents, a change of about 388 percent over that period.

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

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