Population 54,019 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Miami Beach
Household size in Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.90 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.10 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Miami Beach is a place of small households, averaging 2.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 49 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.5, Miami Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the south.
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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Miami Beach: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Miami Beach has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Miami Beach
Renters in Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.5% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.9% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Miami Beach: 55.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 57.6% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. Only 14 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Miami Beach: 32.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Miami Beach is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have older homes.
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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,299 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,352 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,603 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,101 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$802 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Miami Beach pays $2,101 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $802 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.4% 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 south; the highest are in the west.
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 Miami Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.6% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.3% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Miami Beach: 61.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.3 points, mirroring the country. Only 15 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Miami Beach is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Miami Beach
| Period | Miami Beach | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Miami Beach runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Miami Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | 2.10 | 44.5 | 6.5% | 55.9% | 32.9% | 1968 | $2,101 | 61.3% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| North Bay Village | 2.24 | 45.4 | 9.7% | 62.1% | 22.4% | 1973 | $1,962 | 44.6% | 90.9% | 4.7% |
| Miami Shores | 2.52 | 40.9 | 11.2% | 51.0% | 12.6% | 1965 | $1,934 | 50.8% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| El Portal | 2.47 | 42.4 | 10.9% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 1955 | $1,960 | 44.1% | 95.1% | 6.8% |
| Indian Creek | 2.84 | 35.1 | 9.8% | 48.1% | 45.4% | 1959 | $1,866 | 62.6% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| Surfside | 2.82 | 41.5 | 9.7% | 25.9% | 45.3% | 1968 | $1,858 | 60.7% | 97.6% | 5.2% |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 2.81 | 37.5 | 14.0% | 51.5% | 21.3% | 1982 | $2,605 | 55.1% | 98.0% | 4.3% |
| Biscayne Park | 3.07 | 30.1 | 13.8% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1950 | $1,487 | 47.6% | 87.5% | 2.3% |
| Gladeview | 3.32 | 33.3 | 22.1% | 64.8% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,391 | 13.4% | 75.8% | 5.7% |
| Brownsville | 2.83 | 39.8 | 24.3% | 64.7% | 12.9% | 1971 | $1,338 | 14.6% | 74.2% | 8.9% |
| Bal Harbour | 2.06 | 52.6 | 9.0% | 42.4% | 54.3% | 1977 | $2,882 | 62.9% | 98.5% | 10.9% |
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 Miami Beach. 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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