METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Miami Metro

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 3 counties · 5,007,564 residents · 5,067.126 sq mi

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Miami has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,876. The metro area has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,888,558 residents. Median home value is $110,236.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 37.7

US median: 35.2

Average education

24% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 11%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,007,564

+136%since 1990

from 2,119,006 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

988 / sq mi

+48%since 1990

from 669 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

37.7

−3%since 1990

from 38.7 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20246.2M

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,876

−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $31,367 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$22,339

+23%since 1990

from $18,128 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.1%

+4.2 ptssince 1990

from 9.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$110,236

−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $94,071 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$703

−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $580 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

65.4%

−4.2 ptssince 1990

from 69.6% in 1990

34.6% rent

Afford Score

2.8

−8%since 1990

from 3.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,760,554)

Black14.2%(300,273)

Hispanic / Latino8.1%(170,696)

Asian1.2%(25,615)

Diversity Score48.2%(1,021,648)

2000

White, non-Hispanic44.1%(2,205,930)

Black18.1%(904,878)

Hispanic / Latino34%(1,704,064)

Asian1.7%(83,467)

Diversity Score80.2%(4,017,010)

Diversity Score

+66%since 1990

from 48 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24.0%

+3.8 ptssince 1990

from 20.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

76.0%

−1.7 ptssince 1990

from 77.6% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.3%

+2.4 ptssince 1990

from 6.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.6 min

−7%since 1990

from 21.1 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

MiamiCENTRAL489,812 Fort LauderdaleCENTRAL188,677 West Palm BeachCENTRAL127,189 Pompano BeachCENTRAL117,211 Boca RatonCENTRAL101,582 SunriseCENTRAL98,846 Deerfield BeachCENTRAL89,339 DoralCENTRAL81,634 Miami BeachCENTRAL81,594 KendallCENTRAL79,562 Delray BeachCENTRAL69,809 Palm Beach GardensCENTRAL63,883 JupiterCENTRAL62,350

What's inside

3 component counties

Miami-Dade CountyCENTRAL2,802,029 Broward CountyCENTRAL2,013,317 Palm Beach CountyCENTRAL1,575,726

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL has about 5,007,564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL?

The typical household in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL earns about $39,876 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL expensive?

In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, the median home is worth about $110,236, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL?

About 14.1% of people in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,888,558 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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