South Miami is a city located in Miami-Dade County Florida. South Miami has a 2024 population of 12,104. South Miami is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,980 in 2020.
The average household income in South Miami is $135,119 with a poverty rate of 13.31%. The median age in South Miami is 39.6 years: 35.5 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Miami was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,175 | 51.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,868 | 32.38% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 509 | 4.26% |
| Other race | 236 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,736 | 2.5 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 2,088 | 1.36 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Married | 2,042 | 3.51 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 490 | 2.87 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 116 | 3.78 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 380 | 4.49% |
| Associates Degree | 592 | 6.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,571 | 30.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,169 | 25.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,687 | 19.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 1.33% |
| Some College | 953 | 11.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,995 | 4,757 | 2,593 |
| 2+ Races | 3,105 | 2,918 | 1,433 |
| White | 1,859 | 1,791 | 1,305 |
| Black | 845 | 667 | 281 |
| Asian | 347 | 338 | 303 |
| Other Race | 236 | 231 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 97.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,496 | $63,488 | $45,899 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,879 | $113,169 | $75,673 |
| High School Graduate | $32,011 | $34,583 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,573 | $0 | $15,417 |
| Overall | $48,586 | $51,410 | $47,094 |
| Some College | $27,772 | $0 | $43,722 |
$48,586
Average Earnings
$51,410
Average Male
$47,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.41% of South Miami residents speak only English, while 60.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 50.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,060 | 629 | 20.56% |
| Hispanic | 6,597 | 604 | 9.16% |
| Multiple | 3,868 | 386 | 9.98% |
| Black | 1,135 | 248 | 21.85% |
| Asian | 499 | 77 | 15.43% |
| Other | 236 | 22 | 9.32% |
13.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.78%
Male Poverty Rate
14.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Miami is Black, with 21.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Miami is Hispanic, with 9.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.51% |
| High School | 15.95% |
| Some College | 10.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.72% |
| Male Employed | 8.35% |
| Female Employed | 5.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,719 | $177,719 |
| Households | $78,830 | $135,119 |
| Married Families | $121,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,713 | $77,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
229
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 168 | 3.48% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 0.85% |
| Black | 32 | 3.45% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
35.34%
Born in South Miami
55.82%
Native Born
44.18%
Foreign Born
18.06%
Non Citizen
26.12%
Naturalized
55.82% of South Miami residents were born in the United States, with 35.34% having been born in Florida. 18.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,259 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 12,228 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 12,197 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 12,166 | 31 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 12,135 | 31 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 12,104 | 31 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 12,073 | 334 | 2.85% |
| 2022 | 11,739 | -66 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 11,805 | -175 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 11,980 | 96 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 11,884 | -107 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 11,991 | -101 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 12,092 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 12,077 | -8 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 12,085 | 31 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 12,054 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 12,051 | 80 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 11,971 | 121 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 11,850 | 134 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 11,716 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,741 | 337 | 3.24% |
| 1990 | 10,404 | -491 | -4.51% |
| 1980 | 10,895 | -885 | -7.51% |
| 1970 | 11,780 | 1,934 | 19.64% |
| 1960 | 9,846 | 5,037 | 104.74% |
| 1950 | 4,809 | -7,450 | -60.77% |