Skip to main content
Population Review

Unified School District · FL

Dade County School District

Dade County School District is a unified school district in Florida with a community population of 2,738,356. The median household income is $71,753 and the median age is 40.7.

2,738,356

Population

1441

People / sq mi

$71,753

Median Income

40.7

Median Age

Dade County School District covers 1,900 sq mi of land at 1441.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White26.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Asian22.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,753

Median Household Income

$39,469

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$463,000

Median Home Value

$1,829

Median Rent

52.2%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

83.9%

High School+

34.4%

Bachelor's+

Other Florida School Districts

Largest Cities in Florida

Largest Counties in Florida

Congressional Districts in Florida

State rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Dade County School District serves a community with a population of 2,738,356 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Florida.

The median household income in Dade County School District is $71,753, with a per capita income of $39,469. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Dade County School District is 26.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 22.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Dade County School District, 83.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Dade County School District is $463,000, with a median rent of $1,829. The homeownership rate is 52.2%.

Data for Dade County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1200390).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Dade County School District: 52.2% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Dade County School District is a school district in Florida with a population of 2,738,356.

Median household income is $71,753, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.3% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $463,000, with typical rent around $1,829.

College attainment is above the local norm at 34.4%, near the national 35.0%.

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