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.

Miami Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

82,031

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

52.5%43,043

White

36%29,549

Two or More

3.8%3,111

Black

3.2%2,657

Asian

2.7%2,184

Other

1.6%1,349

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%112

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%1,287

High School Diploma

14.7%9,578

Some College (<1 yr)

2.6%1,720

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%5,664

Associate's Degree

10.2%6,642

Bachelor's Degree

28.9%18,800

Master's Degree

13.7%8,931

Professional Degree

7.4%4,778

Doctorate

2.9%1,870

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

52.9%

Graduate+

24%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$556,700

Median Renti

$1,826

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.9%17,002

Renter-Occupied

59.1%24,598

Total Units

63,243

Homeownership

40.9%

Vacancy Rate

34.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%257

$50K–$100K

1.3%226

$100K–$150K

1.9%331

$150K–$200K

3.8%645

$200K–$300K

15.5%2,628

$300K–$500K

23.2%3,939

$500K–$1M

20.7%3,526

$1M+

32.1%5,450

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,013

$500–$750

232

$750–$1,000

552

$1,000–$1,250

1,259

$1,250–$1,500

2,818

$1,500–$2,000

7,842

$2,000+

9,244

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%421

2010–2019

3.3%2,065

2000–2009

10.7%6,793

1990–1999

8.3%5,248

1980–1989

9.8%6,176

1970–1979

15.8%9,969

1960–1969

23%14,563

1950–1959

11.4%7,228

1940–1949

7.6%4,811

1939 or earlier

9.4%5,969

Heating Fuel

Electricity

85%35,358

No Fuel

8.7%3,628

Utility Gas

5.5%2,275

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%243

Other

0.1%41

Solar

0.1%35

Fuel Oil

0%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,856

Mean Household Incomei

$144,213

Per Capita Incomei

$75,054

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

49,100

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%2,635

$10K–$15K

5.7%2,385

$15K–$20K

3.3%1,380

$20K–$25K

4.3%1,804

$25K–$30K

4.3%1,797

$30K–$35K

3.2%1,317

$35K–$40K

3.7%1,543

$40K–$45K

3.5%1,471

$45K–$50K

3%1,258

$50K–$60K

5.7%2,379

$60K–$75K

8.3%3,446

$75K–$100K

9.5%3,965

$100K–$125K

8.6%3,596

$125K–$150K

4.7%1,949

$150K–$200K

7.9%3,269

$200K+

17.8%7,406

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

2,382

Residentsi

2,670

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing200 homes98% occupied$340/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes85% occupied$299/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81,049 homes97% occupied$337/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC37 homes100% occupied$308/mo rent

811/PRAC18 homes89% occupied$360/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,856/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

95.9%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

3.9%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

66.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.9% of subsidized households are minority

27.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98.6% 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

43,43052.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

933

Canada

697

United Kingdom

543

Mexico

474

India

324

Germany

318

Philippines

313

China

195

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

45,910

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

46,746

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,995(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.4%Insured

15.6%Uninsured