Census-designated place · Florida
Kendall West, Florida
Kendall West, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Kendall West had 35,912 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,106). GEOID 1236121.
Residents, 2020-2024
35,912
±2,106 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 36,536
Median household income
$69,554
±$6,538 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$409,500
±$22,870 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,808
±$73 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Kendall West and what county is it in?
Kendall West is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 13,276 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kendall West 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 Kendall West, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Kendall West's population at 35,912 (±2,106). The 2020 Census counted 36,536 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Kendall West is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Kendall West | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,912 ±2,106 | 2,738,356 | −2,521 |
| Households | 12,935 ±777 | 975,411 | +1,461 |
| Average household size | 2.77 ±0.11 | 2.76 | −0.57 |
| Housing units | 13,351 ±737 | 1,094,983 | +1,271 |
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 Kendall West?
The median resident of Kendall West is 44.5 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 5.9%. 68.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kendall West | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 ±2.6 | 40.7 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±1.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0% ±2.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±2.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 90.2% ±1.9 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| 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 | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 68.3% ±2.6 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 89.6% ±1.6 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±1.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±2.4 pts | 13.6% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.8% ±3.1 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.9% ±3.3 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4% ±2.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.0% ±1.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.3 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 Kendall West earn?
Half of Kendall West's 12,935 households earn less than $69,554 a year (±$6,538), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $71,391 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kendall West | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,554 ±$6,538 | $71,753 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,701 ±$4,915 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,497 ±$1,995 | $39,469 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±2.5 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.6% ±3.7 pts | 18.2% | −11.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.8% ±3.4 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±0.8 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5% ±2.0 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 Kendall West?
Owners occupy 53.6% of Kendall West's occupied homes and renters 46.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $409,500 by its owner (±$22,870). The median renter pays $1,808 a month including utilities, and 55.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kendall West | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $409,500 ±$22,870 | $463,000 | +$93,950 |
| Median gross rent | $1,808 ±$73 | $1,829 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.7% ±7.2 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,977 ±$170 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.6% ±3.6 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.4% ±3.6 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 13,351 ±737 | 1,094,983 | +1,271 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.3% ±4.0 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±2.1 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 do people in Kendall West work and get to work?
78.3% of Kendall West's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Kendall West | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±2.7 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3% ±3.0 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±2.2 pts | 14.0% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.6 min ±1.7 | 30.9 min | −5.3 min |
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 Kendall West?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Kendall West (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,592 (Tract 175) to $104,375 (Tract 167).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 176Miami-Dade County | 7,016 | $72,819 |
| Tract 178Miami-Dade County | 6,025 | $56,011 |
| Tract 167Miami-Dade County | 4,848 | $104,375 |
| Tract 177Miami-Dade County | 4,787 | $59,750 |
| Tract 175Miami-Dade County | 3,678 | $55,592 |
| Tract 163Miami-Dade County | 4,423 | $93,819 |
| Tract 166Miami-Dade County | 3,473 | $73,476 |
| Tract 162Miami-Dade County | 3,127 | $79,603 |
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 Kendall West) · Census block assignment files
How does Kendall West compare with other places in Florida?
Kendall West ranks 416th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 119th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 770 |
| Median household income | 416th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 533rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 242nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 230th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 316th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 337th | 733 |
| Median age | 332nd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 657th | 760 |
| Work from home | 491st | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 52nd | 764 |
Kendall West's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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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 Kendall West?
10 of the 57 figures for Kendall West 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 Kendall West 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' school search.