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, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

226,165

Median Agei

45.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

95.1%215,133

White

3.2%7,158

Black

0.8%1,889

Asian

0.4%981

Other

0.2%478

Two or More

0.2%418

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%58

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%4,206

High School Diploma

32.3%55,111

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%5,889

Some College (1+ yr)

7.1%12,045

Associate's Degree

9.5%16,186

Bachelor's Degree

15.6%26,719

Master's Degree

3.8%6,498

Professional Degree

2.1%3,585

Doctorate

0.5%915

HS or Higher

76.8%

BA or Higher

22.1%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$392,000

Median Renti

$1,689

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.6%35,924

Renter-Occupied

53.4%41,120

Total Units

79,130

Homeownership

46.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%883

$50K–$100K

1.1%378

$100K–$150K

1.7%616

$150K–$200K

5.8%2,100

$200K–$300K

17.9%6,430

$300K–$500K

47.7%17,132

$500K–$1M

22.3%8,023

$1M+

1%362

Rent Distribution

Under $500

3,075

$500–$750

1,370

$750–$1,000

1,840

$1,000–$1,250

2,716

$1,250–$1,500

5,842

$1,500–$2,000

13,896

$2,000+

11,450

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%1,296

2010–2019

5.3%4,226

2000–2009

4.2%3,294

1990–1999

11.8%9,375

1980–1989

17.4%13,787

1970–1979

19.2%15,171

1960–1969

17.2%13,617

1950–1959

17.7%14,019

1940–1949

4.6%3,618

1939 or earlier

0.9%727

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.3%71,119

No Fuel

3.8%2,915

Utility Gas

3.1%2,406

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%245

Solar

0.2%169

Fuel Oil

0.2%120

Other

0.1%60

Wood

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,594

Mean Household Incomei

$74,900

Per Capita Incomei

$26,435

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

119,992

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%3,893

$10K–$15K

8%6,149

$15K–$20K

4.6%3,534

$20K–$25K

5%3,823

$25K–$30K

5.1%3,925

$30K–$35K

5.4%4,166

$35K–$40K

4.1%3,183

$40K–$45K

4.7%3,610

$45K–$50K

3.6%2,748

$50K–$60K

8.5%6,511

$60K–$75K

9%6,959

$75K–$100K

11.9%9,180

$100K–$125K

8.6%6,662

$125K–$150K

5.3%4,086

$150K–$200K

6.6%5,076

$200K+

4.6%3,539

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

5,109

Residentsi

7,265

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

50 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing857 homes99% occupied$503/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers3,259 homes90% occupied$435/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab73 homes107% occupied$344/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8597 homes99% occupied$374/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC3 homes

811/PRAC18 homes97% occupied$306/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,594/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

91.7%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

6.2%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

1.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

73.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.7% of subsidized households are minority

33.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

83.7% 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

168,52774.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

834

China

512

Guatemala

417

Germany

114

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

112,425

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

115,009

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,308(0.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.9%Insured

15.1%Uninsured