Miami, FL

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2021 Population
440,807
4.4% 1-year decline
US Senator
Marco Rubio
Republican Party
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.9
0.499% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
20.9%
3.09% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$47,860
8.11% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$369,100
7.2% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
227,787
1.66% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Miami, FL had a population of 441k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $47,860. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Miami, FL declined from 461,080 to 440,807, a −4.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,268 to $47,860, a 8.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Miami, FL are White (Hispanic) (43.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (21.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), and Other (Hispanic) (5%).

None of the households in Miami, 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.

71.6% of the residents in Miami, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Miami, FL are Miami Dade College (17,521 degrees awarded in 2021), South Florida Institute of Technology (1,761 degrees), and Praxis Institute (393 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Miami, FL was $369,100, and the homeownership rate was 30%.

Most people in Miami, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Miami, FL was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Miami, FL is home to a population of 441k people, from which 71.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 58.1% of Miami, FL residents were born outside of the country (256k people).

In 2021, there were 1.99 times more White (Hispanic) residents (192k people) in Miami, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.4k Two+ (Hispanic) and 60.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

71.6%
2021 Citizenship
70.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 71.6% of Miami, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Miami, FL was 70.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Miami, FL
  1. White (Hispanic)
    192k ± 4.89k
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    96.4k ± 4.86k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    60.1k ± 3.38k
72.3%
Hispanic Population
319k people

In 2021, there were 1.99 times more White (Hispanic) residents (192k people) in Miami, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96.4k Two+ (Hispanic) and 60.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

72.3% of the people in Miami, FL are hispanic (319k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    993,450 ± 23,894 people
  2. Haiti
    340,538 ± 14,212 people
  3. Colombia
    292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

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Foreign-Born Population

58.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
256k people
58.1%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
268k people

As of 2021, 58.1% of Miami, FL residents (256k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Miami, FL was 58.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,273 ± 444
  2. Vietnam
    1,944 ± 329
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,170 ± 450

Miami, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Miami, FL employs 228k people. The largest industries in Miami, FL are Construction (25,255 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,173 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,868 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($101,691), Finance & Insurance ($72,208), and Information ($65,007).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

228k
2021 Value
± 4,983
−1.66%
1 Year decline
± 3.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Miami, FL declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 232k employees to 228k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Miami, FL, are Management Occupations (27,006 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,973 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,554 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Miami, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

228k
2021 Value
± 4,983
−1.66%
1 Year decline
± 3.07%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Miami, FL declined at a rate of −1.66%, from 232k employees to 228k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Miami, FL, are Construction (25,255 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,173 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (23,868 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Miami, FL, though some of these residents may live in Miami, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,607
Median earning men ± $1,059
$28,231
Median earning women ± $1,278

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($69,492), Public Administration ($68,523), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,620).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($56,628), Wholesale Trade ($48,690), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,133).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $93.7B
  2. $57.8B
  3. $56.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B
2020 Value in Florida
$1.41T
Projected 2050 Value in Florida
121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $22.9B
  2. $17.8B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio
Senator from Florida3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
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.

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US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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.

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In 2021, universities in Miami, FL awarded 21,211 degrees. The student population of Miami, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 20,531 male students and 28,978 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Miami, FL are Hispanic or Latino (15,331 and 78%), followed by Black or African American (2,635 and 13.4%), White (969 and 4.93%), and Unknown (355 and 1.81%).

The largest universities in Miami, FL by number of degrees awarded are Miami Dade College (17,521 and 82.6%), South Florida Institute of Technology (1,761 and 8.3%), and Praxis Institute (393 and 1.85%).

The most popular majors in Miami, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,606 and 45.3%), General Business Administration & Management (3,259 and 15.4%), and Registered Nursing (875 and 4.13%).

The median tuition cost in Miami, FL for a public four year colleges is $1,987 for in-state students and $7,947 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Miami, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 49,509 (41.5% men and 58.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 49,509 students enrolled in Miami, FL, 41.5% men and 58.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 35,441 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 9,606 degree-majors awarded
  2. 646 degree-majors awarded
  3. 69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Miami, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 9,606 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 17,521 degrees awarded
  2. 1,761 degrees awarded
  3. 393 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miami Dade College with 17,521 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 8,753 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Miami, FL, which is 0.703 times less than the 12,458 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 15,331 degrees mean that there were 5.82 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,635 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($18,607) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($851) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,715) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Miami, FL was $369,100 in 2021, which is 1.51 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $344,300 to $369,100, a 7.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Miami, FL is 30%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Miami, FL have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Miami, FL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Miami, FL is $47,860. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Miami, FL was Census Tract 68.02 with a value of $161,944, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 67.07, with respective values of $145,950 and $142,472.

Property

$369,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,933
$54,522
Median Property Taxes
±$2,198

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, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

30%
Homeownership
2021
65.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 30% of the housing units in Miami, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 30.4%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 68.02
  2. Census Tract 68.01
  3. Census Tract 67.07

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Miami, FL was Census Tract 68.02 with a value of $161,944, followed by Census Tract 68.01 and Census Tract 67.07, with respective values of $145,950 and $142,472.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$47,860
Median Household Income
± $1,567
182k
Number of Households
± 4,113

In 2021, the median household income of the 182k households in Miami, FL grew to $47,860 from the previous year's value of $44,268.

The following chart displays the households in Miami, 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Miami, FL is from Florida.
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida
0.472
2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (65.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.1%)
  3. Carpooled (7.71%)

In 2021, 65.9% of workers in Miami, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.71%).

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.

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Commute Time

28 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Miami, FL have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Miami, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Miami, FL (90.7k out of 435k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

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.

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81% of the population of Miami, FL has health coverage, with 29.8% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 8.09% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 0.464% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see 1211 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.57% decrease from the previous year (1243 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1403 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 528 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,211 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 1,211 patients per year. This represents a 2.57% decrease from the previous year (1,243 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

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

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

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Uninsured People

19%
Uninsured
29.8%
Employer Coverage
23.9%
Medicaid
8.09%
Medicare
18.7%
Non-Group
0.464%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Miami, FL declined by 2.7% from 19.5% to 19%.

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

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