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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metro Area

U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

6,457,988 Population
5,067.17 Square Miles
1,274.48 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
41.8 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.7%
18 to 34
20.74%
35 to 64
39.91%
65 and Over
19.65%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
43.56%
Native
56.44%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
43.5%
2000 to 2009
19.64%
1990 to 1999
14.1%
Before 1990
22.77%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
12.18%
High School Grad or Higher
87.82%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.69%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.89%
Dropped Out
4.11%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
43.61%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$44,678
Median Household Income
$80,625
Gini Index
0.5
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.54%
Unemployed
4.46%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
12.72%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.79%
Non-poverty
84.21%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
16.05%
Non-poverty
83.95%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
30 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
12.14%
With Health Insurance Coverage
87.86%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.67
Number of Households
2,382,154
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
53.5%
Married
46.49%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
38.35%
Now Married
49.22%
Widowed
2.47%
Divorced
9.96%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
32.46%
Now Married
43.9%
Widowed
9.11%
Divorced
14.53%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
4.69%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
2,714,779
Occupancy Status
Occupied
87.75%
Vacant
12.25%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
60.81%
Renter Occupied
39.19%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
22.45%
For Sale
5.67%
Other
71.88%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1983
Types of Structures
Single Unit
51.19%
Multi Unit
46.53%
Mobile Home
2.21%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
55.15%
Without Mortgage
44.85%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$510,600
Median Gross Rent
$2,083
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
12.15%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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