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South Miami

Florida · 13,660 residents (2025 est.) · 2.267 sq mi
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South Miami is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $829,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,277
+14%since 2000
from 10,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,416 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,660 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,507
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,488 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,328
+134%since 2000
from $24,526 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+10%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$829,400
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,764
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+127%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(4,174)
Black24.1%(2,589)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(3,692)
Asian1.4%(149)
Other0%
Diversity Score83%(8,915)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(3,007)
Black11.7%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(6,602)
Asian2.9%(354)
Other7.1%(872)
Diversity Score78.9%(9,686)
Diversity Score
79
−5%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
43.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2016
from 49.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 44.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Miami, Florida?

South Miami, Florida has about 12,277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Miami, Florida earns about $94,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Miami, Florida expensive?

In South Miami, Florida, the median home is worth about $829,400, and the typical rent is about $1,764 a month.

How educated are people in South Miami, Florida?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Miami, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Miami, Florida?

About 10.0% of people in South Miami, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Miami, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Miami, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,873 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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