West Miami is a city located in Miami-Dade County Florida. West Miami has a 2024 population of 6,854. West Miami is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -4.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,214 in 2020.
The average household income in West Miami is $96,888 with a poverty rate of 12.25%. The median age in West Miami is 41.6 years: 43.4 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Miami was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,604 | 50.73% |
| Two or more races | 2,462 | 34.66% |
| Other race | 429 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 425 | 5.98% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,695 | 2.63 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 1,181 | 3.13 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 806 | 1.33 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Female | 504 | 3.54 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 204 | 2.58 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 572 | 10.62% |
| Associates Degree | 572 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,142 | 21.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 748 | 13.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,006 | 18.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 327 | 6.07% |
| Some College | 1,017 | 18.89% |
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 | 4,720 | 3,821 | 1,371 |
| 2+ Races | 2,008 | 1,582 | 526 |
| White | 344 | 344 | 259 |
| Other Race | 307 | 269 | 67 |
| Asian | 225 | 225 | 225 |
| Black | 85 | 85 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,950 | $86,979 | $46,730 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,663 | $97,532 | $58,558 |
| High School Graduate | $29,801 | $28,686 | $31,818 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,386 | $13,801 | $12,270 |
| Overall | $43,770 | $46,168 | $42,740 |
| Some College | $40,313 | $47,500 | $34,575 |
$43,770
Average Earnings
$46,168
Average Male
$42,740
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.08% of West Miami residents speak only English, while 87.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,981 | 835 | 13.96% |
| Multiple | 2,462 | 229 | 9.3% |
| Black | 184 | 34 | 18.48% |
| Other | 429 | 30 | 6.99% |
| White | 476 | 14 | 2.94% |
12.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.66%
Male Poverty Rate
11.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Miami is Black, with 18.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Miami is White, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.91% |
| High School | 19.38% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.64% |
| Male Employed | 9.65% |
| Female Employed | 5.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,396 | $110,479 |
| Households | $73,525 | $96,888 |
| Married Families | $115,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,000 | $58,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
114
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91 | 1.75% |
| White | 88 | 2.89% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
28.55%
Born in West Miami
38.56%
Native Born
61.44%
Foreign Born
23.52%
Non Citizen
37.92%
Naturalized
38.56% of West Miami residents were born in the United States, with 28.55% having been born in Florida. 23.52% 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 | 6,404 | -90 | -1.39% |
| 2028 | 6,494 | -90 | -1.37% |
| 2027 | 6,584 | -90 | -1.35% |
| 2026 | 6,674 | -90 | -1.33% |
| 2025 | 6,764 | -90 | -1.31% |
| 2024 | 6,854 | -90 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 6,944 | -47 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 6,991 | -81 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 7,072 | -142 | -1.97% |
| 2020 | 7,214 | -1,540 | -17.59% |
| 2019 | 8,754 | 860 | 10.89% |
| 2018 | 7,894 | -84 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 7,978 | 601 | 8.15% |
| 2016 | 7,377 | 529 | 7.72% |
| 2015 | 6,848 | 597 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 6,251 | 28 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 6,223 | 76 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 6,147 | 73 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 6,074 | 88 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 5,986 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,863 | 136 | 2.37% |
| 1990 | 5,727 | -349 | -5.74% |
| 1980 | 6,076 | 582 | 10.59% |
| 1970 | 5,494 | 198 | 3.74% |
| 1960 | 5,296 | 1,253 | 30.99% |
| 1950 | 4,043 | -2,361 | -36.87% |