Miami-Dade County, FL

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2020 Population

2.71M

0.226% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.2

0.752% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16%

6.35% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,975

5.12% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$310,700

7.29% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

1.33M

1.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Miami-Dade County, FL had a population of 2.71M people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $53,975. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Miami-Dade County, FL grew from 2.7M to 2.71M, a 0.226% increase and its median household income grew from $51,347 to $53,975, a 5.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Miami-Dade County, FL are White (Hispanic) (52.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.9%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.29%).

None of the households in Miami-Dade County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

77.9% of the residents in Miami-Dade County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Miami-Dade County, FL are Florida International University (17,393 degrees awarded in 2020), Miami Dade College (16,650 degrees), and University of Miami (5,967 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Miami-Dade County, FL was $310,700, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Miami-Dade County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Miami-Dade County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Miami-Dade County, FL borders Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, and Monroe County, FL.

About the photo: Parthenon, North Miami Beach, FL

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Population & Diversity

Miami-Dade County, FL is home to a population of 2.71M people, from which 77.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 54% of Miami-Dade County, FL residents were born outside of the country (1.46M people).

In 2020, there were 3.37 times more White (Hispanic) residents (1.42M people) in Miami-Dade County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 421k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 366k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

77.9%

2020 Citizenship

77.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 77.9% of Miami-Dade County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Miami-Dade County, FL was 77.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Miami-Dade County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Miami-Dade County, FL

White (Hispanic)
1.42M ± 7.75k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
421k ± 2.03k
White (Non-Hispanic)
366k ± 1.35k

68.1%

Hispanic Population

1.84M people

68.1% of the people in Miami-Dade County, FL are hispanic (1.84M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Miami-Dade County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.46M people

53.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.45M people

As of 2020, 54% of Miami-Dade County, FL residents (1.46M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Miami-Dade County, FL was 53.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Miami-Dade County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,278 ± 871
Gulf War (2001-)
12,237 ± 1,032
Gulf War (1990s)
7,174 ± 765

Miami-Dade County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Miami-Dade County, FL employs 1.33M people. The largest industries in Miami-Dade County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (173,308 people), Retail Trade (149,785 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (118,496 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,382), Utilities ($61,121), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,301).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.33M

2020 Value

± 11,083

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Miami-Dade County, FL grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 1.31M employees to 1.33M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Miami-Dade County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (164,114 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (160,041 people), and Management Occupations (137,347 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Miami-Dade County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.33M

2020 Value

± 11,083

1.22%

1 Year growth

± 1.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Miami-Dade County, FL grew at a rate of 1.22%, from 1.31M employees to 1.33M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Miami-Dade County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (173,308 people), Retail Trade (149,785 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (118,496 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Miami-Dade County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Miami-Dade County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,338

Median earning men ± $388

$28,293

Median earning women ± $551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($67,024), Information ($52,717), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,523).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($44,558), Information ($43,843), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,695).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

36,093
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
22,126
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
20,203
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$26.4M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$16.1M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$10.8M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Miami-Dade County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.288%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.288%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Miami-Dade County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Miami-Dade County, FL awarded 53,904 degrees. The student population of Miami-Dade County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 65,902 male students and 94,486 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Miami-Dade County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (33,387 and 67.6%), followed by Black or African American (6,689 and 13.6%), White (6,091 and 12.3%), and Asian (1,196 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Miami-Dade County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida International University (17,393 and 32.3%), Miami Dade College (16,650 and 30.9%), and University of Miami (5,967 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in Miami-Dade County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (9,569 and 17.8%), General Business Administration & Management (5,419 and 10.1%), and Registered Nursing (2,614 and 4.85%).

The median tuition costs in Miami-Dade County, FL are $13,160 for private four year colleges, and $3,354 and $12,238 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Miami-Dade County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 160,388 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 160,388 students enrolled in Miami-Dade County, FL, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 97,746 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,639 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
1,265 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
1,081 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Miami-Dade County, FL was General Psychology with 1,639 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Miami-Dade County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida International University
17,393 degrees awarded
Miami Dade College
16,650 degrees awarded
University of Miami
5,967 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida International University with 17,393 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 21,820 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Miami-Dade County, FL, which is 0.68 times less than the 32,084 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 33,387 degrees mean that there were 4.99 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6,689 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($13,428) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,348) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Miami-Dade County, FL was $310,700 in 2020, which is 1.35 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $289,600 to $310,700, a 7.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Miami-Dade County, FL is 51.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Miami-Dade County, FL have an average commute time of 32.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Miami-Dade County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Miami-Dade County, FL is $53,975. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Miami-Dade County, FL was Census Tract 78.06 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 73 and Census Tract 78.01, with respective values of $228,644 and $216,094.

In 2021, 30% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Miami-Dade County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.89%.

Housing

Property

$310,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,726

$465,833

Median Property Taxes

±$5,834

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Miami-Dade County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Miami-Dade County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2020

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 51.6% of the housing units in Miami-Dade County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Miami-Dade County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 78.06
Census Tract 73
Census Tract 78.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Miami-Dade County, FL was Census Tract 78.06 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 73 and Census Tract 78.01, with respective values of $228,644 and $216,094.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Miami-Dade County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,975

Median Household Income

± $598

902k

Number of Households

± 8,670

In 2020, the median household income of the 902k households in Miami-Dade County, FL grew to $53,975 from the previous year's value of $51,347.

The following chart displays the households in Miami-Dade County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Miami-Dade County, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (8.85%)
Worked At Home (5.23%)

In 2018, 76.8% of workers in Miami-Dade County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.85%) and those who worked at home (5.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Miami-Dade County, FL have a longer commute time (32.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Miami-Dade County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Miami-Dade County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Miami-Dade County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Miami-Dade County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 30% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Miami-Dade County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.89%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Miami-Dade County, FL (427k out of 2.67M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Miami-Dade County, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 20.8% of the children was living in poverty in Miami-Dade County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 602 in Miami-Dade County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 152 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

81.9% of the population of Miami-Dade County, FL has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 8.83% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 0.588% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1262 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1433 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 586 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Miami-Dade County, FL

Primary care physicians in Miami-Dade County, FL see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (1,262 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Miami-Dade County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.1%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

8.83%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

0.588%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Miami-Dade County, FL declined by 12.2% from 20.7% to 18.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Miami-Dade County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.2 in Miami-Dade County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Miami-Dade County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 22.4% in Miami-Dade County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Miami-Dade County, FL.

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