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.

Sunny Isles Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,437

Median Agei

47.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.8%11,164

Hispanic/Latino

43.1%9,680

Two or More

3.8%859

Asian

2.1%461

Black

0.8%183

Other

0.4%90

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%281

High School Diploma

15.3%2,597

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%578

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%1,969

Associate's Degree

9.2%1,567

Bachelor's Degree

30.9%5,260

Master's Degree

14.1%2,399

Professional Degree

6.2%1,058

Doctorate

2%342

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

53.2%

Graduate+

22.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$549,100

Median Renti

$2,096

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.2%5,541

Renter-Occupied

45.8%4,678

Total Units

19,666

Homeownership

54.2%

Vacancy Rate

48%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%91

$50K–$100K

0.5%29

$100K–$150K

2%112

$150K–$200K

0.9%51

$200K–$300K

19.9%1,105

$300K–$500K

22.8%1,265

$500K–$1M

20.2%1,119

$1M+

31.9%1,769

Rent Distribution

Under $500

133

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

146

$1,250–$1,500

311

$1,500–$2,000

1,242

$2,000+

2,352

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%263

2010–2019

8.9%1,760

2000–2009

20.9%4,108

1990–1999

10.9%2,148

1980–1989

11%2,161

1970–1979

31.3%6,162

1960–1969

12.4%2,437

1950–1959

2.4%467

1940–1949

0.5%107

1939 or earlier

0.3%53

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.6%8,540

No Fuel

9.3%947

Utility Gas

5.5%557

Fuel Oil

1%106

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%36

Other

0.3%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,921

Mean Household Incomei

$129,733

Per Capita Incomei

$59,467

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

10,308

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%950

$10K–$15K

8.7%892

$15K–$20K

2.8%283

$20K–$25K

2.9%300

$25K–$30K

5.1%518

$30K–$35K

2.7%277

$35K–$40K

3%310

$40K–$45K

6.2%638

$45K–$50K

2.5%260

$50K–$60K

5.5%567

$60K–$75K

7.1%722

$75K–$100K

8.2%839

$100K–$125K

7.8%796

$125K–$150K

5.8%593

$150K–$200K

7%719

$200K+

15.2%1,555

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

252

Residentsi

299

Avg. Tenant Renti

$348/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers52 homes88% occupied$354/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8193 homes100% occupied$347/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,921/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

96%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

3.6%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

70.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.9% of subsidized households are minority

17.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

94.5% 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

14,74865.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

659

Mexico

278

China

228

Germany

192

India

105

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,725

Avg. Commutei

33 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,832

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

458(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured