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 Shores, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,752

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

37.2%4,377

White

37%4,343

Black

16.2%1,908

Two or More

4.9%579

Asian

2.8%330

Other

1.8%215

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%94

High School Diploma

12.4%862

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%258

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%541

Associate's Degree

6.6%457

Bachelor's Degree

32.6%2,272

Master's Degree

16.5%1,151

Professional Degree

13.3%926

Doctorate

1.7%119

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

64.1%

Graduate+

31.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$864,400

Median Renti

$2,657

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.5%3,181

Renter-Occupied

12.5%456

Total Units

3,917

Homeownership

87.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%45

$50K–$100K

0.6%18

$100K–$150K

0.9%28

$200K–$300K

5.7%182

$300K–$500K

9%287

$500K–$1M

43.9%1,396

$1M+

38.5%1,225

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

263

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%46

2000–2009

2.8%111

1990–1999

3.1%123

1980–1989

3%119

1970–1979

4.8%189

1960–1969

11.3%444

1950–1959

37.2%1,459

1940–1949

21.6%845

1939 or earlier

14.8%581

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.3%3,321

No Fuel

5.6%205

Utility Gas

2.5%92

Solar

0.4%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$144,050

Mean Household Incomei

$192,338

Per Capita Incomei

$59,927

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

5,670

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%109

$10K–$15K

1.1%40

$20K–$25K

0.7%27

$25K–$30K

3.2%117

$30K–$35K

2.8%101

$35K–$40K

1.4%51

$40K–$45K

0.9%33

$45K–$50K

0.6%21

$50K–$60K

7%253

$60K–$75K

1.9%69

$75K–$100K

10.3%374

$100K–$125K

12.9%468

$125K–$150K

7.6%277

$150K–$200K

10.6%387

$200K+

36%1,310

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,57830.4%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

134

Philippines

116

Mexico

104

Canada

Germany

Guatemala

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,277

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,362

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured