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Population Review

South Miami Heights, Florida Population 2026

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

The population of South Miami Heights, Florida is 37,525 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 113th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $64,657, the median home value is $357,000, and the median age is 42.5.

37,525

Population

7646

People / sq mi

$64,657

Median Income

$357,000

Median Home Value

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South Miami Heights covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 7646 people per square mile.

About South Miami Heights, FL

South Miami Heights is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 7.2% of the population. South Miami Heights is a city in Florida with a population of 37,525.

Median household income is $64,657, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $357,000, with typical rent around $1,442.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.5%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White29.5%
Black or African American18.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,657

Median Household Income

$25,522

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$357,000

Median Home Value

$1,442

Median Rent

63.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.0%

High School+

17.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

78.8%

Public Transit

6.8%

Work From Home

36.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.2%

Foreign Born

27.1%

Non-English at Home

2.3%

Veterans

12.0%

With Disability

83.9%

Health Insurance

93.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.7%
Construction12.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.1%
Retail Trade9.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.1%
Information5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Manufacturing3.9%
Public Administration2.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Miami Heights, Florida has a population of 37,525 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 113th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in South Miami Heights, Florida is $64,657, with 12.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in South Miami Heights, Florida is $357,000, with median monthly rent at $1,442 and a homeownership rate of 63.0%.

The median age in South Miami Heights, Florida is 42.5 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

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

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