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
| White | 26.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 22.5% |
| 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+
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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%.
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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).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.