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.

South Miami, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,277

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.8%6,602

White

24.5%3,007

Black

11.7%1,442

Two or More

6.7%821

Asian

2.9%354

Other

0.4%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%55

High School Diploma

17.8%1,517

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%266

Some College (1+ yr)

7.6%646

Associate's Degree

8.5%726

Bachelor's Degree

28.7%2,454

Master's Degree

14.7%1,256

Professional Degree

8.8%756

Doctorate

4%344

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

56.3%

Graduate+

27.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$829,400

Median Renti

$1,764

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.2%2,833

Renter-Occupied

39.8%1,871

Total Units

5,177

Homeownership

60.2%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%10

$50K–$100K

0.5%13

$100K–$150K

1%29

$200K–$300K

14.3%404

$300K–$500K

11.2%317

$500K–$1M

39.4%1,115

$1M+

33.4%945

Rent Distribution

Under $500

175

$500–$750

112

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

223

$1,500–$2,000

524

$2,000+

666

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%71

2010–2019

5.9%308

2000–2009

10.3%531

1990–1999

4.4%229

1980–1989

9.8%506

1970–1979

16.6%861

1960–1969

10.8%560

1950–1959

34.3%1,777

1940–1949

5.1%265

1939 or earlier

1.3%69

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.2%4,195

No Fuel

5.6%264

Utility Gas

3.4%160

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%59

Solar

0.6%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,507

Mean Household Incomei

$147,077

Per Capita Incomei

$57,328

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

6,945

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%300

$10K–$15K

3.8%179

$15K–$20K

3.5%166

$20K–$25K

1.8%87

$25K–$30K

2.2%102

$30K–$35K

6.1%289

$35K–$40K

3.3%156

$40K–$45K

2%95

$45K–$50K

2.8%134

$50K–$60K

3.4%159

$60K–$75K

5.5%260

$75K–$100K

11%519

$100K–$125K

10.4%490

$125K–$150K

4.7%219

$150K–$200K

7.4%350

$200K+

25.5%1,199

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

305

Residentsi

534

Avg. Tenant Renti

$504/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

138 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers138 homes90% occupied$513/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab12 homes107% occupied$405/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,507/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

86.7%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

9.6%

Low income$47K–$76K/yr

1.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $76K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

69.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96.3% of subsidized households are minority

33.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.4% 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

5,28143%

By Region

Top Countries

India

157

United Kingdom

China

Guatemala

Mexico

Germany

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,142

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,684

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

194(2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured