Population 20,784 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Florida City
Household size in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.70 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.00 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.15 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.54 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Florida City is a place of big households: 3.54 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.70 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.1 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.3, Florida City is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only nine are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 35.7% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over three in ten households in Florida City (30.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Florida City
Renters in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.9% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Florida City rent: 62.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 47.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 14.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Florida City is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Miami area as a whole (10.9%). Vacancy is down 7.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Florida City has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $817 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $856 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,322 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$505 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Florida City costs $1,322 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $505 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Florida City
Bachelor's degrees in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Florida City: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 45 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.2% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 55.9% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.7% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a third of adults in Florida City never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only four of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Florida City
| Period | Florida City | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Florida City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Miami area overall (5.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Florida City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida City | 3.54 | 33.3 | 30.9% | 62.7% | 9.1% | 1990 | $1,322 | 14.1% | 65.7% | 5.8% |
| Homestead | 3.34 | 33.4 | 21.0% | 45.5% | 7.6% | 1995 | $1,917 | 25.2% | 79.1% | 4.0% |
| Redland | 2.77 | 40.7 | 19.8% | 13.4% | 12.6% | 1986 | $1,389 | 12.1% | 93.3% | 8.6% |
| Leisure City | 3.48 | 33.9 | 29.8% | 55.4% | 6.0% | 1984 | $1,979 | 9.1% | 64.5% | 4.6% |
| Naranja | 3.12 | 33.4 | 22.8% | 73.5% | 8.0% | 2006 | $1,682 | 22.8% | 77.2% | 9.0% |
| Princeton | 3.48 | 34.7 | 22.9% | 33.3% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,756 | 26.1% | 86.0% | 5.0% |
| Goulds | 3.23 | 41.7 | 25.5% | 47.7% | 6.4% | 1990 | $1,598 | 17.2% | 78.8% | 7.7% |
| South Miami Heights | 3.30 | 42.7 | 16.8% | 39.4% | 5.1% | 1978 | $1,626 | 18.9% | 81.5% | 6.5% |
| Richmond West | 3.38 | 42.9 | 13.6% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 1997 | $2,680 | 32.5% | 86.9% | 3.0% |
| Perrine | 2.66 | 53.0 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1973 | $1,713 | 26.8% | 80.8% | 8.0% |
| Cutler Bay | 3.15 | 42.2 | 15.5% | 32.0% | 5.6% | 1983 | $2,267 | 34.7% | 88.3% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Florida City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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