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South Beach

Florida · 3,063 residents · 2.717 sq mi
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South Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $193,594. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $900,700. With a median age of 68.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,063
−11%since 2000
from 3,457 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.3
+11%since 2000
from 61.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024South Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$193,594
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,702 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$136,069
+50%since 2000
from $90,938 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
−10%since 2010
from 0.540 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$900,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+201%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
98.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
1.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−63.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+47%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,349)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(47)
Asian1%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,845)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(135)
Diversity Score16.8%(515)
Diversity Score
17
+132%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.7%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Beach, Florida?

South Beach, Florida has about 3,063 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Beach, Florida earns about $193,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Beach, Florida expensive?

In South Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $900,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in South Beach, Florida?

About 66.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Beach, Florida?

About 4.7% of people in South Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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