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 Gardens, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

113,177

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

58.7%66,467

Hispanic/Latino

36.3%41,131

White

2.4%2,670

Two or More

1.9%2,128

Other

0.4%474

Asian

0.2%256

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%2,727

High School Diploma

35.3%27,400

Some College (<1 yr)

5%3,903

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%10,549

Associate's Degree

8.4%6,551

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%8,939

Master's Degree

5.1%3,930

Professional Degree

1%778

Doctorate

0.5%404

HS or Higher

83.9%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$378,500

Median Renti

$1,787

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%22,601

Renter-Occupied

35.6%12,517

Total Units

37,003

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%806

$50K–$100K

2.2%489

$100K–$150K

2.9%651

$150K–$200K

3.5%782

$200K–$300K

14.9%3,359

$300K–$500K

58.2%13,150

$500K–$1M

13.8%3,115

$1M+

1.1%249

Rent Distribution

Under $500

554

$500–$750

246

$750–$1,000

438

$1,000–$1,250

631

$1,250–$1,500

1,814

$1,500–$2,000

3,753

$2,000+

4,241

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%602

2010–2019

4.1%1,526

2000–2009

7.5%2,777

1990–1999

6.3%2,334

1980–1989

8.6%3,200

1970–1979

21.3%7,881

1960–1969

15.9%5,884

1950–1959

30.4%11,243

1940–1949

3.3%1,203

1939 or earlier

1%353

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.3%32,769

No Fuel

2.9%1,032

Utility Gas

2.7%949

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%205

Solar

0.3%88

Fuel Oil

0.1%48

Other

0.1%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,627

Mean Household Incomei

$79,869

Per Capita Incomei

$26,595

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

57,066

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%1,847

$10K–$15K

4.2%1,479

$15K–$20K

4%1,397

$20K–$25K

4.5%1,587

$25K–$30K

3.7%1,282

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,348

$35K–$40K

4.5%1,587

$40K–$45K

4.7%1,658

$45K–$50K

3.9%1,379

$50K–$60K

7.8%2,751

$60K–$75K

11.1%3,902

$75K–$100K

15.1%5,308

$100K–$125K

10.1%3,557

$125K–$150K

6%2,090

$150K–$200K

6.2%2,177

$200K+

5%1,769

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

2,797

Residentsi

7,440

Avg. Tenant Renti

$411/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

92 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing83 homes85% occupied$631/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes92% occupied$469/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8732 homes97% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC83 homes100% occupied$334/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,627/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

86.5%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

10.8%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

2.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $51K/yr

0.1%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92.6% of subsidized households are minority

14% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.6% 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

43,78838.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

457

Guatemala

456

United Kingdom

China

India

Germany

Korea

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,375

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,877

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,687(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.2%Insured

19.8%Uninsured