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Population Review

Hialeah, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hialeah, Florida is 221,901 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $53,079, the median home value is $359,200, and the median age is 45.9.

The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (225,470 → 235,388).

221,901

Population

10277

People / sq mi

$53,079

Median Income

$359,200

Median Home Value

Hialeah covers 21.6 sq mi of land at 10277 people per square mile.

About Hialeah, FL

Hialeah is a city in Florida with a population of 221,901. It ranks #6 among cities in Florida by population. The median age is 45.9, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Hialeah is $53,079, below the US median of $74,580. 13.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $359,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,558. The homeownership rate of 47.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hialeah reflects 21.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.8 minutes each way.

Hialeah city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hialeah city had a population of 225,470 in 2010 and 235,388 in 2024, a 4.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 236,314 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.

2017 · 236K20102024

235,388

Population (2024)

225,470

Population (2010)

236,314

Peak (2017)

0.32%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010225,470
2011228,127
2012230,445
2013232,316
2014232,850
2015233,872
2016234,283
2017236,314
2018234,941
2019233,339
2020222,418
2021220,957
2022223,562
2023228,557
2024235,388

Race & Ethnicity

White32.4%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,079

Median Household Income

$25,766

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$359,200

Median Home Value

$1,558

Median Rent

47.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

75.3%

High School+

21.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

72.8%

Public Transit

12.6%

Work From Home

28.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

2.8%

Foreign Born

7.2%

Non-English at Home

0.7%

Veterans

13.1%

With Disability

84.3%

Health Insurance

93.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.0%
Construction11.6%
Retail Trade10.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.5%
Manufacturing8.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.1%
Information4.9%
Public Administration1.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Common questions about Hialeah, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Hialeah, Florida has a population of 221,901 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Hialeah, Florida is $53,079, with 13.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hialeah, Florida is $359,200, with median monthly rent at $1,558 and a homeownership rate of 47.1%.

The median age in Hialeah, Florida is 45.9 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The population has grown 4.4% since 2010 (225,470 → 235,388).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.