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Hialeah Gardens, Florida
Hialeah Gardens, city, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Hialeah Gardens had 22,777 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,068 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,915 (±32). GEOID 1230025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,777
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,068 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,915 ±32
Median household income
$65,439
±$6,110 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$342,000
±$27,284 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,946
±$106 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Hialeah Gardens and what county is it in?
Hialeah Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 7,160 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hialeah Gardens 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 Gardens, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,777 people lived in Hialeah Gardens on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Florida grew 8.9%. The 2020 Census counted 23,068 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,915 (±32).
| Measure | Hialeah Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,915 ±32 | 2,738,356 | −794 |
| Households | 7,556 ±328 | 975,411 | +978 |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.13 | 2.76 | −0.57 |
| Housing units | 7,635 ±330 | 1,094,983 | +794 |
Hialeah Gardens's population since 2000
From 19,297 in 2000 to 22,777 in 2025: up 18.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hialeah Gardens 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 Gardens?
The median resident of Hialeah Gardens is 45.1 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 96.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 2.3%. 72.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hialeah Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 ±1.6 | 40.7 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% ±1.8 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±2.1 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±1.7 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 96.4% ±1.3 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 72.0% ±2.6 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 94.1% ±1.9 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±2.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±2.1 pts | 13.6% | −6.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.8% ±2.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1% ±2.9 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±1.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±2.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 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 Gardens earn?
Half of Hialeah Gardens's 7,556 households earn less than $65,439 a year (±$6,110), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $65,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hialeah Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,439 ±$6,110 | $71,753 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,060 ±$4,602 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,814 ±$1,318 | $39,469 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±2.6 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0% ±4.8 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.0% ±4.1 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±2.3 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 Gardens?
Owners occupy 61.2% of Hialeah Gardens's occupied homes and renters 38.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $342,000 by its owner (±$27,284). The median renter pays $1,946 a month including utilities, and 61.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hialeah Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $342,000 ±$27,284 | $463,000 | +$84,908 |
| Median gross rent | $1,946 ±$106 | $1,829 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.2% ±7.7 pts | 55.0% | +14.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,836 ±$78 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.2% ±4.7 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.8% ±4.7 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 7,635 ±330 | 1,094,983 | +794 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.7% ±3.9 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% ±2.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±1.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±2.0 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 Gardens building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Hialeah Gardens in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Gardens work and get to work?
79.0% of Hialeah Gardens's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Hialeah Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1% ±2.6 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0% ±4.2 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±3.8 pts | 14.0% | −5.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±1.3 | 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 Gardens?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Hialeah Gardens, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,581 (Tract 137) to $82,333 (Tract 125.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 137Miami-Dade County | 6,284 | $50,581 |
| Tract 125.02Miami-Dade County | 4,215 | $82,333 |
| Tract 139Miami-Dade County | 4,115 | $76,379 |
| Tract 133.02Miami-Dade County | 3,776 | $70,833 |
| Tract 133.01Miami-Dade County | 2,852 | $69,617 |
| Tract 138.02Miami-Dade County | 4,506 | $30,177 |
| Tract 125.01Miami-Dade County | 1,698 | $61,518 |
| Tract 136Miami-Dade County | 6,027 | $49,247 |
| Tract 138.01Miami-Dade County | 1,987 | $65,833 |
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 Gardens) · Census block assignment files
How does Hialeah Gardens compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hialeah Gardens is the 1,741st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 111th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Hialeah Gardens ranks 469th 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 | 111th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 288th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th | 770 |
| Median household income | 469th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 617th | 763 |
| Median home value | 366th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 165th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 268th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 525th | 733 |
| Median age | 314th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 561st | 760 |
| Work from home | 480th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 220th | 764 |
Hialeah Gardens's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Hialeah Gardens 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 Gardens?
13 of the 57 figures for Hialeah Gardens 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 Gardens 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 Gardens.