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South Miami

Florida · 12,026 residents · 2.267 sq mi
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South Miami has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $569,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,026
+12%since 2000
from 10,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,305 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 4,738 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,769
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,488 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,673
+103%since 2000
from $24,526 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,100
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $672 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
8.5
+121%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(3,466)
Black11.8%(1,424)
Hispanic / Latino51.7%(6,213)
Asian4.1%(493)
Other2.1%(252)
Diversity Score77.9%(9,363)
Diversity Score
78
−6%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
42.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Miami, Florida?

South Miami, Florida has about 12,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Miami, Florida earns about $66,769 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 $569,100, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in South Miami, Florida?

About 54.0% 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 12.0% 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 1,622 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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