Miami Beach, FL

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2023 Population

81,319

1.31% 1-year decline

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.4

0.236% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.4%

6.06% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$67,014

2.91% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$542,000

1.82% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

45,825

2.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Miami Beach, FL had a population of 81.3k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $67,014. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Miami Beach, FL declined from 82,400 to 81,319, a −1.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,116 to $67,014, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Miami Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (22.2%), White (Hispanic) (22.1%), Other (Hispanic) (10.5%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%).

None of the households in Miami Beach, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

73.1% of the residents in Miami Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Miami Beach, FL are Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute (32 degrees awarded in 2023), Talmudic College of Florida (7 degrees), and Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College (2 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Miami Beach, FL was $542,000, and the homeownership rate was 38.7%.

Most people in Miami Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Miami Beach, FL was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Miami Beach, FL is home to a population of 81.3k people, from which 73.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 55.5% of Miami Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (45.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.7k people) in Miami Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k Two+ (Hispanic) and 17.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

73.1%

2023 Citizenship

74.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 73.1% of Miami Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Miami Beach, FL was 74.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Miami Beach, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Miami Beach, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.7k ± 1.55k
Two+ (Hispanic)
18k ± 1.68k
White (Hispanic)
17.9k ± 1.71k

55.8%

Hispanic Population

45.4k people

55.8% of the people in Miami Beach, FL are hispanic (45.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Miami Beach, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

55.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

45.2k people

54.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

45.2k people

As of 2023, 55.5% of Miami Beach, FL residents (45.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Miami Beach, FL was 54.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Miami Beach, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
579 ± 224
Vietnam
506 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
175 ± 89

Miami Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Miami Beach, FL employs 45.8k people. The largest industries in Miami Beach, FL are Accommodation & Food Services (8,467 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,291 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,441 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($131,648), Finance & Insurance ($107,326), and Public Administration ($104,583).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

45.8k

2023 Value

± 2,022

−2.97%

1 Year decline

± 6.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Miami Beach, FL declined at a rate of −2.97%, from 47.2k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Miami Beach, FL, are Management Occupations (7,825 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (5,514 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Miami Beach, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.8k

2023 Value

± 2,022

−2.97%

1 Year decline

± 6.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Miami Beach, FL declined at a rate of −2.97%, from 47.2k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Miami Beach, FL, are Accommodation & Food Services (8,467 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,291 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,441 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Miami Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in Miami Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,194

Median earning men ± $3,580

$38,223

Median earning women ± $2,580

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($119,861), Manufacturing ($111,103), and Wholesale Trade ($100,182).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($83,931), Information ($72,879), and Public Administration ($69,896).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Miami Beach, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Miami Beach, FL awarded 41 degrees. The student population of Miami Beach, FL in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 116 male students and 50 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Miami Beach, FL are White (25 and 65.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7 and 18.4%), Black or African American (2 and 5.26%), and Asian (2 and 5.26%).

The largest universities in Miami Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute (32 and 78%), Talmudic College of Florida (7 and 17.1%), and Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College (2 and 4.88%).

The most popular majors in Miami Beach, FL are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (21 and 51.2%), General Cosmetology (8 and 19.5%), and Talmudic Studies (7 and 17.1%).

The median tuition cost in Miami Beach, FL for private four year colleges is $12,625.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 166 students enrolled in Miami Beach, FL, 69.9% men and 30.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 120 records, of which 15.8% were women and 84.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
21 degrees awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Miami Beach, FL was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Miami Beach, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute
32 degrees awarded
Talmudic College of Florida
7 degrees awarded
Yeshivah Gedolah Rabbinical College
2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salon Professional Academy-Elevate Salon Institute with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Miami Beach, FL, which is 0.367 times less than the 30 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 25 degrees mean that there were 3.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,625) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Miami Beach, FL was $542,000 in 2023, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $532,300 to $542,000, a 1.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Miami Beach, FL is 38.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Miami Beach, FL have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Miami Beach, FL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Miami Beach, FL is $67,014. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Miami Beach, FL was Census Tract 39.06 with a value of $191,786, followed by Census Tract 41.02 and Census Tract 41.06, with respective values of $189,605 and $181,375.

Housing

Property

$542,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$59,618

$15,812

Median Property Taxes

±$988

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Miami Beach, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Miami Beach, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.7%

Homeownership

2023

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 38.7% of the housing units in Miami Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Miami Beach, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 39.06
Census Tract 41.02
Census Tract 41.06

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Miami Beach, FL was Census Tract 39.06 with a value of $191,786, followed by Census Tract 41.02 and Census Tract 41.06, with respective values of $189,605 and $181,375.

The following map shows all of the places in Miami Beach, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,014

Median Household Income

± $3,897

40.8k

Number of Households

± 1,793

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.8k households in Miami Beach, FL grew to $67,014 from the previous year's value of $65,116.

The following chart displays the households in Miami Beach, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Miami Beach, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (47.3%)
Worked At Home (20.2%)
Walked (7.93%)

In 2023, 47.3% of workers in Miami Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who walked to work (7.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Miami Beach, FL have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Miami Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Miami Beach, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Miami Beach, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Miami Beach, FL have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Miami Beach, FL (11.6k out of 80.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Miami Beach, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.2% of the population of Miami Beach, FL has health coverage, with 37.1% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 21.7% on non-group plans, and 0.505% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see 1209 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.165% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1330 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 498 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Miami-Dade County, FL.

1,209 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Miami-Dade County, FL

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0.165% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Miami-Dade County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 44.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.8%

Uninsured

37.1%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

21.7%

Non-Group

0.505%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Miami Beach, FL grew by 0.4% from 17.8% to 17.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Miami Beach, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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