Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hialeah Gardens, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,915

Median Agei

45.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

96.4%22,101

White

2.3%526

Two or More

0.7%171

Black

0.4%100

Asian

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%452

High School Diploma

31.3%5,254

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%569

Some College (1+ yr)

9%1,521

Associate's Degree

14.3%2,410

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%2,679

Master's Degree

3.9%653

Professional Degree

1.1%178

Doctorate

0.2%39

HS or Higher

81.8%

BA or Higher

21.1%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$342,000

Median Renti

$1,946

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%4,627

Renter-Occupied

38.8%2,929

Total Units

7,635

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%328

$50K–$100K

4.4%205

$100K–$150K

2.9%136

$150K–$200K

6.6%306

$200K–$300K

19.9%923

$300K–$500K

42.2%1,954

$500K–$1M

15.9%735

$1M+

0.9%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

112

$500–$750

123

$750–$1,000

124

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

191

$1,500–$2,000

978

$2,000+

1,331

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%134

2010–2019

3.2%247

2000–2009

13.3%1,017

1990–1999

39.9%3,050

1980–1989

21.2%1,619

1970–1979

13.2%1,008

1960–1969

4.8%364

1950–1959

0.6%42

1940–1949

1.9%148

1939 or earlier

0.1%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.1%7,186

No Fuel

2.8%209

Utility Gas

1.5%115

Coal

0.2%18

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%17

Other

0.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,439

Mean Household Incomei

$78,060

Per Capita Incomei

$26,814

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

12,240

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%183

$10K–$15K

6%454

$15K–$20K

4.2%315

$20K–$25K

2.2%164

$25K–$30K

3.5%265

$30K–$35K

7.3%552

$35K–$40K

3.2%243

$40K–$45K

3.8%288

$45K–$50K

4.3%328

$50K–$60K

9.3%703

$60K–$75K

11.7%882

$75K–$100K

15.5%1,172

$100K–$125K

9.7%730

$125K–$150K

6.4%487

$150K–$200K

6.6%495

$200K+

3.9%295

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

212

Residentsi

305

Avg. Tenant Renti

$431/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes91% occupied$583/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8122 homes100% occupied$318/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,439/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

92.4%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

3.8%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

78.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

15.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

16,51072%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

110

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,509

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,789

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

203(1.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured