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Hialeah, Florida
Hialeah, city, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Hialeah had 230,968 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 223,109 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 226,165 (±74). GEOID 1230000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
230,968
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 223,109 · ACS 2020-2024: 226,165 ±74
Median household income
$55,594
±$1,624 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$392,000
±$10,668 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,689
±$24 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Hialeah and what county is it in?
Hialeah is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 21.6 square miles of land, 10,333 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hialeah is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hialeah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 230,968 people lived in Hialeah on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 223,109 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 226,165 (±74).
| Measure | Hialeah | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 226,165 ±74 | 2,738,356 | −8,374 |
| Households | 77,044 ±1,245 | 975,411 | +2,485 |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.05 | 2.76 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 79,130 ±1,213 | 1,094,983 | +1,752 |
Hialeah's population since 2000
From 226,419 in 2000 to 230,968 in 2025: up 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hialeah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hialeah?
The median resident of Hialeah is 45.8 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 3.2%. 74.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hialeah | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 ±0.6 | 40.7 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.8% ±0.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±0.7 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±0.7 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 95.1% ±0.6 pts | 69.3% | −0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±0.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 74.5% ±1.0 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 92.6% ±0.6 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.7% ±0.1 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±0.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1% ±1.1 pts | 13.6% | −5.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.8% ±1.0 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1% ±1.2 pts | 34.4% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±0.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±0.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hialeah earn?
Half of Hialeah's 77,044 households earn less than $55,594 a year (±$1,624), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,158 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,436 after inflation. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hialeah | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,594 ±$1,624 | $71,753 | +$12,436 |
| Mean household income | $74,900 ±$2,781 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,435 ±$993 | $39,469 | +$4,306 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0% ±1.0 pts | 14.7% | −5.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.5% ±2.5 pts | 18.2% | −9.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 42.7% ±1.7 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±0.6 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5% ±1.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hialeah?
Owners occupy 46.6% of Hialeah's occupied homes and renters 53.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $392,000 by its owner (±$10,668). The median renter pays $1,689 a month including utilities, and 53.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hialeah | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $392,000 ±$10,668 | $463,000 | +$110,663 |
| Median gross rent | $1,689 ±$24 | $1,829 | +$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.5% ±2.7 pts | 55.0% | −7.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,073 ±$91 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.6% ±1.4 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.4% ±1.4 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 79,130 ±1,213 | 1,094,983 | +1,752 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.0% ±1.2 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±0.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±0.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hialeah building?
Builders took permits for 1,053 new housing units in Hialeah in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 4.6 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hialeah work and get to work?
71.3% of Hialeah's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Hialeah | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±1.1 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±0.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3% ±1.4 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±1.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±1.1 pts | 14.0% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±0.6 | 30.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hialeah?
57 census tracts lie mostly in Hialeah, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $17,176 (Tract 7.13) to $120,566 (Tract 127.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 127.01Miami-Dade County | 14,427 | $120,566 |
| Tract 7.11Miami-Dade County | 5,923 | $44,769 |
| Tract 6.03Miami-Dade County | 5,511 | $78,624 |
| Tract 135Miami-Dade County | 5,444 | $50,760 |
| Tract 6.02Miami-Dade County | 5,239 | $65,133 |
| Tract 8.05Miami-Dade County | 5,149 | $59,479 |
| Tract 7.05Miami-Dade County | 5,029 | $52,278 |
| Tract 131Miami-Dade County | 4,975 | $58,258 |
| Tract 6.05Miami-Dade County | 4,920 | $97,593 |
| Tract 7.10Miami-Dade County | 4,901 | $44,513 |
| Tract 93.17Miami-Dade County | 4,888 | $78,387 |
| Tract 134Miami-Dade County | 4,886 | $40,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hialeah) · Census block assignment files
How does Hialeah compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hialeah is the 102nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Hialeah ranks 596th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 180th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 770 |
| Median household income | 596th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 627th | 763 |
| Median home value | 274th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 315th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 174th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 504th | 733 |
| Median age | 294th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 701st | 760 |
| Work from home | 368th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 288th | 764 |
Hialeah's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Hialeah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hialeah?
3 of the 57 figures for Hialeah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hialeah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hialeah.