Miami-Dade County, FL

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2019 Population

2.72M

1.62% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.5

0.998% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

17.1%

5.22% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$55,171

5.68% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$330,500

4.23% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1.37M

0.487% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Miami-Dade County, FL had a population of 2.72M people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $55,171. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Miami-Dade County, FL declined from 2.76M to 2.72M, a −1.62% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,205 to $55,171, a 5.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Miami-Dade County, FL are White (Hispanic) (62.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), Other (Hispanic) (3.67%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.47%). 76% of the households in Miami-Dade County, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

78% of the residents in Miami-Dade County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Miami-Dade County, FL are Miami Dade College (16,698 degrees awarded in 2019), Florida International University (16,414 degrees), and University of Miami (5,756 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Miami-Dade County, FL was $330,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.4%. Most people in Miami-Dade County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Miami-Dade County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Miami-Dade County, FL borders Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, and Monroe County, FL.

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Diversity

Miami-Dade County, FL is home to a population of 2.72M people, from which 78% are citizens. As of 2019, 53.4% of Miami-Dade County, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.45M people).

In 2019, there were 4.1 times more White (Hispanic) residents (1.71M people) in Miami-Dade County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 416k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 347k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Miami-Dade County, FL are Spanish (1,711,601 speakers), Haitian (126,933 speakers), and Portuguese (18,683 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Miami-Dade County, FL

White (Hispanic)
1.71M ± 13.6k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
416k ± 3.59k
White (Non-Hispanic)
347k ± 1.73k

69.4%

Hispanic Population

1.89M people

69.4% of the people in Miami-Dade County, FL are hispanic (1.89M people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
1,711,601 speakers (66.9%)
Haitian
126,933 speakers (4.96%)
Portuguese
18,683 speakers (0.73%)

76% of Miami-Dade County, FL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Miami-Dade County, FL was Spanish. 66.9% of the overall population of Miami-Dade County, FL are native Spanish speakers. 4.96% speak Haitian and 0.73% speak Portuguese, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

53.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.45M people

52.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.45M people

As of 2019, 53.4% of Miami-Dade County, FL residents (1.45M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Miami-Dade County, FL was 52.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Miami-Dade County, FL was 40.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 25, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Miami-Dade County, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Miami-Dade County, FL residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,040,032 ± 24,424 people
Haiti
356,045 ± 14,528 people
Colombia
294,743 ± 13,237 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,040,032 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 356,045 and Colombia with 294,743.

Citizenship

78%

2019 Citizenship

77.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 78% of Miami-Dade County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Miami-Dade County, FL was 77.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,615 ± 1,678
Gulf War (2001-)
12,295 ± 2,527
Gulf War (1990s)
6,773 ± 1,494

Miami-Dade County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Miami-Dade County, FL is $55,171. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Miami-Dade County, FL was Census Tract 78.06 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 39.06 and Census Tract 78.01, with respective values of $219,375 and $215,625.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,953. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Miami-Dade County, FL employs 1.37M people. The largest industries in Miami-Dade County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (176,034 people), Retail Trade (165,416 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (121,639 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,693), Public Administration ($56,714), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,523).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,171

2019 value

± $1,246

5.68%

1 Year Growth

± 2.75%

Households in Miami-Dade County, FL have a median annual income of $55,171, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $52,205 in 2018, which represents a 5.68% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Miami-Dade County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$63,131

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $864

$46,953

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $580

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$73,034 ± $38,489
Asian
$62,006 ± $3,904
White
$51,912 ± $575

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.18 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Miami-Dade County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.474

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.332% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 78.06
Census Tract 39.06
Census Tract 78.01

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Miami-Dade County, FL was Census Tract 78.06 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 39.06 and Census Tract 78.01, with respective values of $219,375 and $215,625.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Miami-Dade County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Miami-Dade County, FL (455k out of 2.66M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
310,148 ± 4,420
Hispanic
308,904 ± 4,457
Black
113,540 ± 2,873

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Miami-Dade County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.37M

2019 Value

± 24,254

−0.487%

1 Year decline

± 2.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Miami-Dade County, FL declined at a rate of −0.487%, from 1.37M employees to 1.37M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Miami-Dade County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (174,179 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (151,486 people), and Management Occupations (145,569 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Miami-Dade County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Miami-Dade County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (174,179 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (151,486 people), and Management Occupations (145,569 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Miami-Dade County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.53 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (1.49 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.49 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Miami-Dade County, FL, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($72,437), Legal Occupations ($71,634), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,179).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.37M

2019 Value

± 24,254

−0.487%

1 Year decline

± 2.4%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Miami-Dade County, FL declined at a rate of −0.487%, from 1.37M employees to 1.37M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Miami-Dade County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (176,034 people), Retail Trade (165,416 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (121,639 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Miami-Dade County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Miami-Dade County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Miami-Dade County, FL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (176,034 people), Retail Trade (165,416 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (121,639 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Miami-Dade County, FL has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.73 times higher than expected), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.47 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.39 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Miami-Dade County, FL, by median earnings, are Utilities ($68,693), Public Administration ($56,714), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,523).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$60.7B
Electronics
$55.2B
Gasoline
$51.1B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $60.7B, followed by Electronics ($55.2B) and Gasoline ($51.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$583B

2018 Value in Florida

$1.45T

Projected 2045 Value in Florida

149% growth

In 2018, total outbound Florida trade was $583B. This is expected to increase 149% to $1.45T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.2B
Texas
$19.3B
California
$15B

In 2018, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.2B, followed by Texas with $19.3B and California and $15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Miami-Dade County, FL went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 63.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Other (2.25%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (63.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Other (2.25%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 63.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Other (2.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Miami-Dade County, FL

63.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
82.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
81.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 87.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

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

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2019, universities in Miami-Dade County, FL awarded 52,380 degrees. The student population of Miami-Dade County, FL is skewed towards women, with 69,263 male students and 94,209 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Miami-Dade County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (32,185 and 67.3%), followed by Black or African American (6,740 and 14.1%), White (5,946 and 12.4%), and Unknown (1,069 and 2.23%).

The largest universities in Miami-Dade County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Miami Dade College (16,698 and 31.9%), Florida International University (16,414 and 31.3%), and University of Miami (5,756 and 11%).

The most popular majors in Miami-Dade County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,531 and 18.2%), General Business Administration & Management (5,384 and 10.3%), and Registered Nursing (2,326 and 4.44%).

The median tuition costs in Miami-Dade County, FL are $13,160 for private four year colleges, and $3,354 and $12,238 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,649 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
1,190 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
1,126 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Miami-Dade County, FL was General Psychology with 1,649 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Miami-Dade County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miami Dade College
16,698 degrees awarded
Florida International University
16,414 degrees awarded
University of Miami
5,756 degrees awarded

$3,354

Median In-State Public

$13,160

Median Private

In 2019, the Miami-Dade County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miami Dade College with 16,698 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

21,371

Degrees Awarded to Men

31,009

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 21,371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Miami-Dade County, FL, which is 0.689 times less than the 31,009 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Miami-Dade County, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
32,185 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6,740 degrees awarded
White
5,946 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Miami-Dade County, FL was Hispanic or Latino students. These 32,185 degrees mean that there were 4.78 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6,740 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Miami-Dade County, FL was $330,500 in 2019, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $317,100 to $330,500, a 4.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Miami-Dade County, FL is 50.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Miami-Dade County, FL have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Miami-Dade County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$330,500

2019 Median

± $4,647

$317,100

2018 Median

± $5,027

In 2019, the median property value in Miami-Dade County, FL grew to to $330,500 from the previous year's value of $317,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Miami-Dade County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Miami-Dade County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$55,171

Median Household Income

± $1,246

913k

Number of Households

± 18,226

In 2019, the median household income of the 913k households in Miami-Dade County, FL grew to $55,171 from the previous year's value of $52,205.

The following chart displays the households in Miami-Dade County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Miami-Dade County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Miami-Dade County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

50.4%

2019 Homeownership

51.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 50.4% of the housing units in Miami-Dade County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Miami-Dade County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Miami-Dade County, FL have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Miami-Dade County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (8.75%)
Worked At Home (5.6%)

In 2019, 76.7% of workers in Miami-Dade County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.75%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Miami-Dade County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Miami-Dade County, FL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

83.7% of the population of Miami-Dade County, FL has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 9.54% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.545% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1262 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1433 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 586 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,243 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 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1,262 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

16.3%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

9.54%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.545%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Miami-Dade County, FL declined by 1.73% from 16.6% to 16.3%.

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