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 Lakes, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,553

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

89%28,092

White

7.1%2,245

Black

2%624

Asian

1.2%379

Two or More

0.5%148

Other

0.2%65

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%693

High School Diploma

18.6%4,166

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%1,022

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%2,159

Associate's Degree

13.3%2,978

Bachelor's Degree

26.8%5,997

Master's Degree

9.8%2,204

Professional Degree

4.4%990

Doctorate

2.7%602

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

17%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$626,400

Median Renti

$2,120

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%6,602

Renter-Occupied

40.2%4,430

Total Units

11,346

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%103

$50K–$100K

1.5%101

$100K–$150K

0.4%24

$150K–$200K

1.6%107

$200K–$300K

2.8%186

$300K–$500K

21.5%1,422

$500K–$1M

58.8%3,882

$1M+

11.8%777

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

141

$1,250–$1,500

260

$1,500–$2,000

1,310

$2,000+

2,563

Year Built

2020 or later

3.1%351

2010–2019

10.2%1,156

2000–2009

13.9%1,578

1990–1999

20.3%2,307

1980–1989

21.1%2,389

1970–1979

14.7%1,666

1960–1969

14.9%1,685

1950–1959

1%119

1940–1949

0.8%86

1939 or earlier

0.1%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.5%9,871

Utility Gas

6.4%701

No Fuel

2.7%300

Fuel Oil

0.9%103

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%42

Other

0.1%9

Solar

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,557

Mean Household Incomei

$128,763

Per Capita Incomei

$45,751

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

18,485

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%387

$10K–$15K

1.9%208

$15K–$20K

0.7%80

$20K–$25K

1.8%197

$25K–$30K

1.8%195

$30K–$35K

1.7%187

$35K–$40K

2.4%267

$40K–$45K

2.6%292

$45K–$50K

2.2%246

$50K–$60K

6.1%671

$60K–$75K

7%774

$75K–$100K

16.7%1,847

$100K–$125K

13.6%1,496

$125K–$150K

10.1%1,115

$150K–$200K

11.4%1,256

$200K+

16.4%1,814

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

Residentsi

139

Avg. Tenant Renti

$505/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

235 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers80 homes91% occupied$505/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,557/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

90%

Very low income$30K–$51K/yr

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% 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

15,19948.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

201

India

130

Guatemala

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,513

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,854

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

546(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured