Census-designated place · Florida
Leisure City, Florida
Leisure City, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Leisure City had 27,808 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,660). GEOID 1239950.
Residents, 2020-2024
27,808
±2,660 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 26,324
Median household income
$41,977
±$7,648 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$375,100
±$14,070 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,723
±$70 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Leisure City and what county is it in?
Leisure City 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 3.3 square miles of land, 8,070 residents per square mile in 2020.
Leisure City 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 Leisure City, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Leisure City's population at 27,808 (±2,660). The 2020 Census counted 26,324 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Leisure City is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Leisure City | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,808 ±2,660 | 2,738,356 | no clear change |
| Households | 8,150 ±754 | 975,411 | +1,299 |
| Average household size | 3.40 ±0.17 | 2.76 | −0.48 |
| Housing units | 8,536 ±723 | 1,094,983 | +1,257 |
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 Leisure City?
The median resident of Leisure City is 31.6 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 81.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.6%. 47.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Leisure City | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±2.4 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.2% ±2.5 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±1.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±2.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 81.8% ±3.9 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.6% ±3.6 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 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% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 47.4% ±4.0 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 81.1% ±3.6 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.6% ±3.1 pts | 13.6% | −5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 65.8% ±4.8 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.2% ±2.1 pts | 34.4% | −3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±7.4 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±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 Leisure City earn?
Half of Leisure City's 8,150 households earn less than $41,977 a year (±$7,648), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $45,054 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Leisure City | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,977 ±$7,648 | $71,753 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,799 ±$5,103 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,838 ±$1,525 | $39,469 | +$2,235 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.5% ±3.8 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±7.7 pts | 18.2% | −11.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 43.5% ±6.7 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±3.0 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9% ±2.9 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 Leisure City?
Owners occupy 43.6% of Leisure City's occupied homes and renters 56.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $375,100 by its owner (±$14,070). The median renter pays $1,723 a month including utilities, and 61.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Leisure City | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $375,100 ±$14,070 | $463,000 | +$135,853 |
| Median gross rent | $1,723 ±$70 | $1,829 | +$325 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.3% ±8.0 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,928 ±$175 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.6% ±5.2 pts | 52.2% | −9.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.4% ±5.2 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 8,536 ±723 | 1,094,983 | +1,257 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8% ±4.6 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.5% ±6.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±2.2 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 Leisure City work and get to work?
74.7% of Leisure City's workers drive alone and 9.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Leisure City | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8% ±3.4 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | −4.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±5.8 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±4.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.6% ±4.1 pts | 14.0% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min ±2.6 | 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 Leisure City?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Leisure City, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $33,629 (Tract 109) to $83,720 (Tract 110.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 109Miami-Dade County | 6,730 | $33,629 |
| Tract 108.05Miami-Dade County | 6,205 | $36,427 |
| Tract 110.03Miami-Dade County | 5,065 | $83,720 |
| Tract 110.13Miami-Dade County | 3,562 | $63,281 |
| Tract 110.12Miami-Dade County | 2,362 | $55,600 |
| Tract 110.11Miami-Dade County | 3,956 | $50,772 |
| Tract 108.06Miami-Dade County | 4,519 | $67,361 |
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 Leisure City) · Census block assignment files
How does Leisure City compare with other places in Florida?
Leisure City ranks 713th 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) | 155th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 770 |
| Median household income | 713th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 735th | 763 |
| Median home value | 311th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 291st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 707th | 733 |
| Median age | 725th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 715th | 760 |
| Work from home | 499th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 88th | 764 |
Leisure City'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 Leisure City?
10 of the 57 figures for Leisure City 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 Leisure City 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.