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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Surfside

Florida · 4,909 residents · 0.557 sq mi
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Surfside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,927. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $181,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% 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

4,909
+17%since 1990
from 4,204 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,813 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 7,548 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.9
−14%since 1990
from 52.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Surfside
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,927
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,349 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,375
+74%since 1990
from $22,008 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$648
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $540 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
30.0% rent
3.6
−9%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,992)
Black0.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(1,208)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.6%(2,128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(2,589)
Black1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(2,137)
Asian1.1%(56)
Diversity Score64.6%(3,169)
65
+28%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.9%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.7%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 27.0 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 Surfside, Florida?

Surfside, Florida has about 4,909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Surfside, Florida?

The typical household in Surfside, Florida earns about $50,927 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 $181,600, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Surfside, Florida?

About 40.9% 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 11.5% 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 705 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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