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Surfside

Florida · 5,591 residents (2025 est.) · 0.557 sq mi
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#119Most densely populatedof 4,89110,038#339Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82636.9%
The short version

Surfside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% 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 $881,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 34% 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
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 167%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,631
+15%since 2000
from 4,909 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,110 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 8,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−13%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,591 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Surfside
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,208
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,927 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,315
+44%since 2000
from $38,375 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
−10%since 2010
from 0.563 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$881,700
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,866
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
48.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.2%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+147%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(2,589)
Black1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(2,137)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(3,169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(3,431)
Black4.3%(242)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,630)
Asian1.4%(79)
Other4.4%(249)
Diversity Score67.6%(3,808)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
36.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 36.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 38.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Surfside, Florida?

Surfside, Florida has about 5,631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Surfside, Florida?

The typical household in Surfside, Florida earns about $100,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Surfside, Florida expensive?

In Surfside, Florida, the median home is worth about $881,700, and the typical rent is about $1,866 a month.

How educated are people in Surfside, Florida?

About 57.7% of adults age 25 and over in Surfside, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Surfside, Florida?

About 9.9% of people in Surfside, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Surfside, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Surfside, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,427 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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