Census-designated place · Florida
West Perrine, Florida
West Perrine, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. West Perrine had 11,162 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,374). GEOID 1276700.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,162
±1,374 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,602
Median household income
$66,997
±$8,065 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$411,500
±$32,445 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,488
±$153 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is West Perrine and what county is it in?
West Perrine 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 1.8 square miles of land, 6,048 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Perrine 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 West Perrine, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts West Perrine's population at 11,162 (±1,374). The 2020 Census counted 10,602 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Perrine is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Perrine | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,162 ±1,374 | 2,738,356 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,235 ±284 | 975,411 | +345 |
| Average household size | 3.43 ±0.26 | 2.76 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,565 ±279 | 1,094,983 | no clear change |
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 West Perrine?
The median resident of West Perrine is 36.6 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 56.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.4%. 41.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Perrine | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6 ±1.9 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% ±3.4 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8% ±2.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±5.6 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 56.9% ±8.0 pts | 69.3% | +16.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.1 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.4% ±7.1 pts | 14.1% | −13.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.3% ±4.8 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.2% ±7.0 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±2.9 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.8% ±4.3 pts | 13.6% | +6.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±3.7 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9% ±4.2 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±2.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5% ±3.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±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 West Perrine earn?
Half of West Perrine's 3,235 households earn less than $66,997 a year (±$8,065), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,785 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,212 after inflation. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Perrine | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,997 ±$8,065 | $71,753 | +$17,212 |
| Mean household income | $82,586 ±$7,837 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,812 ±$2,468 | $39,469 | +$5,227 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±5.4 pts | 14.7% | −8.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.5% ±12.0 pts | 18.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.8% ±8.3 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±3.1 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±4.2 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 West Perrine?
Owners occupy 53.7% of West Perrine's occupied homes and renters 46.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $411,500 by its owner (±$32,445). The median renter pays $1,488 a month including utilities, and 50.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Perrine | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $411,500 ±$32,445 | $463,000 | +$159,085 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 ±$153 | $1,829 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.1% ±12.1 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,843 ±$105 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.7% ±8.3 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.3% ±8.3 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 3,565 ±279 | 1,094,983 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±4.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6% ±4.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.5% ±7.3 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4% ±3.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±3.6 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 West Perrine work and get to work?
76.2% of West Perrine's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.9%.
| Measure | West Perrine | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±5.1 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% ±6.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.2% ±6.0 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±4.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±2.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±2.5 | 30.9 min | −11.1 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 West Perrine?
2 census tracts lie mostly in West Perrine (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,779 (Tract 83.09) to $77,077 (Tract 83.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 83.08Miami-Dade County | 6,096 | $77,077 |
| Tract 83.09Miami-Dade County | 5,066 | $44,779 |
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 West Perrine) · Census block assignment files
How does West Perrine compare with other places in Florida?
West Perrine ranks 449th 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) | 325th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th | 770 |
| Median household income | 449th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 638th | 763 |
| Median home value | 238th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 401st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 155th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 533rd | 733 |
| Median age | 629th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 655th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 315th | 764 |
West Perrine'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 West Perrine?
15 of the 57 figures for West Perrine 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 West Perrine 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.