Population 20,644 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Miami
Household size in South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in South Miami average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Miami area as a whole, where it has 2.80 people. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
South Miami skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in South Miami, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. South Miami has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 South Miami
Renters in South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in South Miami than nationally: 40.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 47.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 13.7 points, 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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in South Miami as nationally: 10.5%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
South Miami 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. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,343 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,422 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,573 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,156 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$813 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
Rent in South Miami runs $2,156 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $813 a month since 2006–10, up 61%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 39.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 South Miami
Bachelor's degrees in South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.4% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.8% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
South Miami is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 13 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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Miami: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, as it has nationally. South Miami has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
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 South Miami
| Period | South Miami | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Miami runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 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).
South Miami 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Miami | 2.62 | 42.3 | 6.4% | 40.1% | 10.5% | 1971 | $2,156 | 62.8% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Glenvar Heights | 2.23 | 43.4 | 8.1% | 53.6% | 8.1% | 1981 | $1,994 | 60.4% | 93.7% | 6.2% |
| Coral Gables | 2.34 | 41.7 | 5.7% | 37.2% | 19.2% | 1970 | $2,644 | 67.1% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| Pinecrest | 3.13 | 43.3 | 4.4% | 16.1% | 7.8% | 1973 | $2,766 | 74.4% | 97.9% | 3.2% |
| Coral Terrace | 2.97 | 46.7 | 13.5% | 39.4% | 8.7% | 1959 | $2,113 | 31.7% | 83.9% | 3.6% |
| West Miami | 2.73 | 41.2 | 11.9% | 49.8% | 7.5% | 1987 | $2,169 | 42.0% | 83.1% | 2.1% |
| Sunset | 2.81 | 46.7 | 9.2% | 20.5% | 5.6% | 1969 | $2,323 | 43.5% | 91.2% | 2.1% |
| Westchester | 2.95 | 47.9 | 14.0% | 33.3% | 6.8% | 1965 | $2,023 | 28.0% | 80.6% | 2.9% |
| Kendall | 2.69 | 44.3 | 9.4% | 36.9% | 8.0% | 1979 | $2,124 | 49.5% | 93.3% | 3.4% |
| Shenandoah | 2.56 | 43.9 | 10.4% | 46.6% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,833 | 46.6% | 85.6% | 3.5% |
| Westwood Lakes | 3.08 | 48.9 | 9.1% | 21.9% | 2.9% | 1957 | $2,593 | 27.3% | 79.4% | 6.0% |
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 South Miami. 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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