West Miami, FL

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2024 Population

7,162

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.5

4.11% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.9%

27% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,274

8.43% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$488,800

11.9% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,882

11.2% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in West 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.

65.2% of the residents in West Miami, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Miami, FL are Florida Education Institute (504 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in West Miami, FL was $488,800, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%.

Most people in West Miami, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in West Miami, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Miami, FL is home to a population of 7.16k people, from which 65.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 66.7% of West Miami, FL residents were born outside of the country (4.78k people).

In 2024, there were 2.3 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (3.48k people) in West Miami, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.51k White (Hispanic) and 1.02k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

65.2%

2024 Citizenship

67.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 65.2% of West Miami, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Miami, FL was 67.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Miami, FL

Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.48k ± 724
White (Hispanic)
1.51k ± 609
Other (Hispanic)
1.02k ± 516

86%

Hispanic Population

6.16k people

86% of the people in West Miami, FL are hispanic (6.16k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Miami, 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
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

66.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.78k people

66.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.68k people

As of 2024, 66.7% of West Miami, FL residents (4.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Miami, FL was 66.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
41 ± 58
Gulf War (1990s)
8 ± 28

West Miami, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.13 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Miami, FL.

Health

86.2% of the population of West Miami, FL has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 9.6% on Medicare, 18.1% on non-group plans, and 0.379% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1,370 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,370 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 459 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.5% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

9.6%

Medicare

18.1%

Non-Group

0.379%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Miami, FL grew by 10.4% from 12.5% to 13.8%.

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

Economy

The economy of West Miami, FL employs 3.88k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Miami, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (668 people), Construction (458 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (399 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($125,809), Manufacturing ($116,393), and Information ($111,250).

Employment

Occupations

3.88k

2024 Value

± 563

11.2%

1 Year growth

± 19.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Miami, FL grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 3.49k employees to 3.88k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Miami, FL, are Management Occupations (512 people), Sales & Related Occupations (486 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Miami, FL.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.88k

2024 Value

± 563

11.2%

1 Year growth

± 19.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Miami, FL grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 3.49k employees to 3.88k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Miami, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (668 people), Construction (458 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (399 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Miami, FL, though some of these residents may live in West Miami, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,776

Median earning men ± $4,666

$35,126

Median earning women ± $4,828

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($167,981), Manufacturing ($116,893), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,493).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($93,780), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,886), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,394).

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 28 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 West Miami, 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in West Miami, FL awarded 504 degrees. The student population of West Miami, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 95 male students and 223 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Miami, FL are Hispanic or Latino (497 and 98.6%), Black or African American (5 and 0.992%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 0.198%), and Unknown (1 and 0.198%).

The largest universities in West Miami, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Education Institute (504 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Miami, FL are Medical Assistant (155 and 30.8%), Pharmacy Technician (80 and 15.9%), and HVAC Maintenance (77 and 15.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 318 students enrolled in West Miami, FL, 29.9% men and 70.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 311 records, of which 70.4% were women and 29.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
155 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
80 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
77 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in West Miami, FL was Medical Assistant with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in West Miami, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Florida Education Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

504 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida Education Institute with 504 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Miami, FL, which is 0.474 times less than the 342 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 497 degrees mean that there were 99.4 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 5 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Miami, FL was $488,800 in 2024, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $436,700 to $488,800, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in West Miami, FL is 50.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Miami, FL have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Miami, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$488,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$68,406

$1,356

Median Property Taxes

±$258

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

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

Rent vs Own

50.3%

Homeownership

2024

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.3% of the housing units in West Miami, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$61,274

Median Household Income

± $10,140

2.7k

Number of Households

± 461

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.7k households in West Miami, FL grew to $61,274 from the previous year's value of $56,509.

The following chart displays the households in West 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (56.6%)
Worked At Home (24.2%)
Carpooled (11.1%)

In 2024, 56.6% of workers in West Miami, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.2%) and those who carpooled to work (11.1%).

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

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Miami, FL have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.385% of the workforce in West Miami, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Miami, FL (921 out of 7.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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.