State
Land Area (mi²)
4.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,578.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
3.99%
South Miami Heights is a city located in Florida. South Miami Heights has a 2020 population of 37,119. South Miami Heights is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 3.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,696 in 2010. South Miami Heights reached it's highest population of 39,312 in 2017.
The average household income in South Miami Heights is $57,546 with a poverty rate of 17.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,179 per month, and the median house value is $226,300. The median age in South Miami Heights is 40.2 years, 38.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Miami Heights was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,608 | 77.07% |
| Black or African American | 5,685 | 15.32% |
| Some Other Race | 1,487 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 851 | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 374 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 114 | 0.31% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,589 | 3.48 | 57.6 |
| Married | 5,085 | 4.03 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 2,270 | 1.37 | 42.5 |
| Female | 2,232 | 4.22 | 41.5 |
| Male | 1,002 | 3.82 | 64.5 |
3.89
Average Family Size
3.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,539 | 13.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,655 | 10.25% |
| High School Graduate | 9,833 | 37.95% |
| Some College | 3,691 | 14.25% |
| Associates Degree | 1,822 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,503 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 867 | 3.35% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19,930 | 14,633 | 2,975 |
| Black | 3,609 | 2,941 | 701 |
| White | 1,624 | 1,489 | 402 |
| Other Race | 1,032 | 802 | 112 |
| Asian | 680 | 572 | 275 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 177 | 57 |
| Native American | 54 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.44%.
$26,913
Average Earnings
$30,190
Average Male
$23,279
Average Female
26.53% of South Miami Heights residents speak only English, while 73.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.95% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27,749 | 4,936 | 17.79% |
| Black | 5,663 | 1,227 | 21.67% |
| Other | 1,480 | 264 | 17.84% |
| White | 2,677 | 242 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 776 | 109 | 14.05% |
| Native | 114 | 61 | 53.51% |
| Multiple | 373 | 33 | 8.85% |
17.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.34%
Male Poverty Rate
20.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Miami Heights is Native, with 53.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Miami Heights is Multiple, with 8.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.30%.
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 1.14% |
| Black | 124 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 24 | 3.17% |
| Other Race | 19 | 1.72% |
14.40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
44.15%
Native Born
55.85%
Foreign Born
25.01%
Non Citizen
30.84%
Naturalized
44.15% of South Miami Heights residents were born in the United States, with 33.82% having been born in Florida. 25.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,119 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 37,119 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 37,119 | -742 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 37,861 | -1,451 | -3.69% |
| 2017 | 39,312 | 576 | 1.49% |
| 2016 | 38,736 | 481 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 38,255 | 691 | 1.84% |
| 2014 | 37,564 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 37,573 | 814 | 2.21% |
| 2012 | 36,759 | -944 | -2.50% |
| 2011 | 37,703 | 2,007 | 5.62% |
| 2010 | 35,696 | 0.00% |