Population 98,267 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Miami Gardens
Household size in Miami Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.32 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.51 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.24 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Miami Gardens are large by national standards, averaging 3.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.32, as it has nationally. Only 32 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 Miami Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Miami Gardens are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Miami area as a whole, where the median age is 42.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, mirroring the country.
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 Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Miami Gardens (20.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 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 Miami Gardens
Renters in Miami Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.4% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Miami Gardens is about as common as it is nationally: 36.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 31.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Miami Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Miami Gardens than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. Miami Gardens has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Miami Gardens is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Only 32 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people 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 Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,101 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,212 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,426 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,029 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$928 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Miami Gardens costs $2,029 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $928 a month since 2006–10, up 84%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 39.1% of household income on rent, 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 center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Gardens
Bachelor's degrees in Miami Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Miami Gardens have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
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 Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.1% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Miami Gardens never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Gardens
| Period | Miami Gardens | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Miami Gardens: 8.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Gardens 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 Gardens | 3.24 | 39.0 | 20.5% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 1971 | $2,029 | 19.7% | 84.8% | 8.8% |
| Opa-Locka | 3.27 | 39.6 | 22.1% | 40.2% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,743 | 14.5% | 76.0% | 4.9% |
| Ives Estates | 2.95 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 43.2% | 4.9% | 1986 | $2,263 | 36.4% | 92.6% | 6.0% |
| Golden Glades | 3.15 | 39.1 | 22.6% | 48.7% | 8.0% | 1966 | $1,640 | 20.2% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
| West Park | 3.53 | 37.6 | 18.1% | 38.0% | 13.2% | 1963 | $1,987 | 13.6% | 82.7% | 8.5% |
| Pembroke Park | 2.50 | 39.8 | 21.4% | 64.1% | 21.4% | 1978 | $1,600 | 17.5% | 81.3% | 4.5% |
| Miramar | 3.16 | 39.4 | 16.0% | 31.6% | 4.4% | 1992 | $2,367 | 38.5% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Westview | 3.48 | 39.2 | 20.1% | 34.8% | 4.0% | 1964 | $1,902 | 14.4% | 78.3% | 4.0% |
| Country Club | 2.91 | 40.2 | 19.1% | 54.4% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,034 | 35.0% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| North Miami Beach | 2.82 | 39.8 | 12.7% | 49.2% | 13.3% | 1971 | $2,030 | 31.8% | 84.4% | 5.2% |
| North Miami | 3.05 | 38.5 | 17.3% | 54.6% | 9.4% | 1965 | $1,768 | 26.1% | 83.4% | 6.4% |
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 Gardens. 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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