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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Miami

Florida · 10,741 residents · 2.267 sq mi
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South Miami has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,488. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $164,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,741
+3%since 1990
from 10,404 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,738 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 4,589 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+5%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024South Miami
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,488
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,741 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,526
+44%since 1990
from $17,028 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$672
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $485 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
37.9% rent
3.9
+15%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(6,986)
Black29.6%(3,078)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(2,517)
Asian1.2%(123)
Diversity Score76.6%(7,967)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(4,174)
Black24.1%(2,589)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(3,692)
Asian1.4%(149)
Diversity Score83%(8,915)
83
+8%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.0%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Miami, Florida?

South Miami, Florida has about 10,741 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Miami, Florida earns about $42,488 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 $164,200, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in South Miami, Florida?

About 38.1% 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 17.1% 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 337 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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