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South Miami Heights

Florida · 36,770 residents · 4.908 sq mi
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South Miami Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $255,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,770
+10%since 2000
from 33,522 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,492 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 6,830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+34%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024South Miami Heights
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,670
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,899 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,296
+73%since 2000
from $12,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,213
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+111%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.2%(3,746)
Black28.4%(9,507)
Hispanic / Latino56.2%(18,829)
Asian1.8%(603)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(23,887)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(2,119)
Black14.4%(5,285)
Hispanic / Latino76.8%(28,225)
Asian1.2%(444)
Other1.7%(623)
Diversity Score48%(17,645)
Diversity Score
48
−33%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
54.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Miami Heights, Florida?

South Miami Heights, Florida has about 36,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Miami Heights, Florida earns about $47,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Miami Heights, Florida expensive?

In South Miami Heights, Florida, the median home is worth about $255,900, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in South Miami Heights, Florida?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Miami Heights, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Miami Heights, Florida?

About 16.8% of people in South Miami Heights, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Miami Heights, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Miami Heights, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,740 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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