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Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens, city, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Miami Gardens had 113,579 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 111,640 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 113,177 (±63). GEOID 1245060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
113,579
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 111,640 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,177 ±63
Median household income
$63,627
±$1,785 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$378,500
±$9,712 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,787
±$53 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Miami Gardens and what county is it in?
Miami Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 18.5 square miles of land, 6,041 residents per square mile in 2020.
Miami 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 Miami Gardens, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 113,579 people lived in Miami Gardens on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 111,640 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 113,177 (±63).
| Measure | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,177 ±63 | 2,738,356 | +1,814 |
| Households | 35,118 ±877 | 975,411 | +4,633 |
| Average household size | 3.19 ±0.08 | 2.76 | −0.42 |
| Housing units | 37,003 ±912 | 1,094,983 | +4,202 |
Miami Gardens's population since 2005
From 104,172 in 2005 to 113,579 in 2025: up 9.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Miami 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 Miami Gardens?
The median resident of Miami Gardens is 39.4 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 58.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.3%. 38.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±1.3 | 40.7 | +3.9 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±1.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±1.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.2 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.3% ±2.4 pts | 69.3% | +10.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.4 pts | 12.6% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 58.7% ±2.4 pts | 14.1% | −9.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 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 | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 38.7% ±2.2 pts | 54.5% | +6.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.7% ±2.5 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.8% ±1.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9% ±1.4 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1% ±1.3 pts | 34.4% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±0.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±1.3 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±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 Miami Gardens earn?
Half of Miami Gardens's 35,118 households earn less than $63,627 a year (±$1,785), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,229 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,398 after inflation. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,627 ±$1,785 | $71,753 | +$9,398 |
| Mean household income | $79,869 ±$3,240 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,595 ±$1,050 | $39,469 | +$4,834 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.6% ±1.4 pts | 14.7% | −7.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.2% ±3.7 pts | 18.2% | −14.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.7% ±2.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±1.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.6% ±1.7 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 Miami Gardens?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Miami Gardens's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $378,500 by its owner (±$9,712). The median renter pays $1,787 a month including utilities, and 57.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $378,500 ±$9,712 | $463,000 | +$144,422 |
| Median gross rent | $1,787 ±$53 | $1,829 | +$214 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.0% ±4.6 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,108 ±$83 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4% ±2.0 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6% ±2.0 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 37,003 ±912 | 1,094,983 | +4,202 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9% ±1.4 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±1.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±1.1 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 many new homes is Miami Gardens building?
Builders took permits for 79 new housing units in Miami Gardens in 2025 (11 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 0.7 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 Miami Gardens work and get to work?
75.2% of Miami Gardens's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±1.5 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±2.2 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±1.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±1.4 pts | 14.0% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±1.1 | 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 Miami Gardens?
30 census tracts lie mostly in Miami Gardens, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,205 (Tract 98.11) to $99,063 (Tract 99.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 100.12Miami-Dade County | 6,605 | $88,432 |
| Tract 99.05Miami-Dade County | 6,296 | $87,027 |
| Tract 99.03Miami-Dade County | 5,491 | $92,177 |
| Tract 95.03Miami-Dade County | 5,357 | $80,363 |
| Tract 99.06Miami-Dade County | 5,280 | $72,563 |
| Tract 5.07Miami-Dade County | 4,979 | $62,762 |
| Tract 95.04Miami-Dade County | 4,521 | $72,939 |
| Tract 4.02Miami-Dade County | 4,508 | $44,625 |
| Tract 99.04Miami-Dade County | 4,505 | $54,926 |
| Tract 95.06Miami-Dade County | 4,497 | $49,494 |
| Tract 99.07Miami-Dade County | 4,420 | $99,063 |
| Tract 99.08Miami-Dade County | 4,101 | $41,484 |
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 Miami Gardens) · Census block assignment files
How does Miami Gardens compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Miami Gardens is the 280th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 21st-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Miami Gardens ranks 488th 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 | 21st | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 225th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 770 |
| Median household income | 488th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 625th | 763 |
| Median home value | 302nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 243rd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 266th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 581st | 733 |
| Median age | 510th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 504th | 760 |
| Work from home | 516th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 150th | 764 |
Miami Gardens's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Miami 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 Miami Gardens?
4 of the 57 figures for Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami Gardens.