Census-designated place · Florida
South Miami Heights, Florida
South Miami Heights, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. South Miami Heights had 38,766 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,399). GEOID 1267575.
Residents, 2020-2024
38,766
±2,399 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 36,770
Median household income
$65,417
±$5,988 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$407,100
±$18,015 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,605
±$98 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is South Miami Heights and what county is it in?
South Miami Heights 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 4.9 square miles of land, 7,492 residents per square mile in 2020.
South Miami Heights 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 South Miami Heights, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts South Miami Heights's population at 38,766 (±2,399). The 2020 Census counted 36,770 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; South Miami Heights is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | South Miami Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,766 ±2,399 | 2,738,356 | no clear change |
| Households | 12,012 ±641 | 975,411 | +1,423 |
| Average household size | 3.19 ±0.15 | 2.76 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 12,402 ±635 | 1,094,983 | +1,213 |
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 South Miami Heights?
The median resident of South Miami Heights is 42.8 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 75.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.3%. 55.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | South Miami Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 ±2.1 | 40.7 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±2.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6% ±1.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±1.7 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 75.5% ±3.1 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 12.6% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.3% ±3.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.8 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 | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 55.3% ±3.7 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 74.7% ±3.1 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±1.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.4% ±2.1 pts | 13.6% | −6.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±2.2 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6% ±2.4 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±1.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±1.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.5 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 South Miami Heights earn?
Half of South Miami Heights's 12,012 households earn less than $65,417 a year (±$5,988), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,611 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,806 after inflation. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | South Miami Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,417 ±$5,988 | $71,753 | +$11,806 |
| Mean household income | $80,428 ±$4,876 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,120 ±$1,519 | $39,469 | +$2,652 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% ±3.2 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.4% ±7.0 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 33.3% ±3.8 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±2.1 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±2.2 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 South Miami Heights?
Owners occupy 62.1% of South Miami Heights's occupied homes and renters 37.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $407,100 by its owner (±$18,015). The median renter pays $1,605 a month including utilities, and 51.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | South Miami Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $407,100 ±$18,015 | $463,000 | +$128,594 |
| Median gross rent | $1,605 ±$98 | $1,829 | +$154 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.2% ±7.0 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,132 ±$90 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.1% ±3.3 pts | 52.2% | +4.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.9% ±3.3 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 12,402 ±635 | 1,094,983 | +1,213 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.2% ±3.1 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±1.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±2.3 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 South Miami Heights work and get to work?
77.5% of South Miami Heights's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | South Miami Heights | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1% ±2.5 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±3.1 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±2.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.7 min ±1.8 | 30.9 min | −4.9 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 South Miami Heights?
10 census tracts lie mostly in South Miami Heights (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,229 (Tract 102.07) to $133,365 (Tract 102.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.08Miami-Dade County | 4,844 | $53,871 |
| Tract 102.05Miami-Dade County | 4,571 | $60,701 |
| Tract 102.09Miami-Dade County | 6,718 | $77,406 |
| Tract 102.11Miami-Dade County | 4,274 | $66,419 |
| Tract 102.13Miami-Dade County | 5,189 | $50,337 |
| Tract 102.12Miami-Dade County | 3,382 | $133,365 |
| Tract 202Miami-Dade County | 6,281 | $83,810 |
| Tract 203Miami-Dade County | 3,180 | $82,300 |
| Tract 102.07Miami-Dade County | 4,551 | $38,229 |
| Tract 102.14Miami-Dade County | 2,275 | $75,664 |
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 South Miami Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does South Miami Heights compare with other places in Florida?
South Miami Heights ranks 471st 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) | 112th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 770 |
| Median household income | 471st | 754 |
| Per capita income | 635th | 763 |
| Median home value | 244th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 361st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 209th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 560th | 733 |
| Median age | 375th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 547th | 760 |
| Work from home | 541st | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 76th | 764 |
South Miami Heights'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 South Miami Heights?
9 of the 57 figures for South Miami Heights 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 South Miami Heights 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.