Hialeah, FL Demographics

A map of Hialeah's Population by Race

Hialeah, Florida has an estimated population of 226,165, a slight increase from the 223,109 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% Hispanic, 3.2% White, 0.8% Black, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hialeah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hialeah has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hialeah, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 9.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hialeah is ranked the 7th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hialeah was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hialeah's White Population

7,158 residents of Hialeah, or 3.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hialeah is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Hialeah ranks 937th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hialeah's White population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. White residents' share of Hialeah's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Hialeah is more White than neighboring Medley (1.5% White), Hialeah Gardens (2.3% White), and Opa-locka (3% White). Hialeah is less White than neighboring Miami Lakes (7.1% White), and Miami Springs (17.4% White).

Hialeah's Black Population

1,889 residents of Hialeah, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hialeah is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Hialeah ranks 840th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hialeah's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Black residents' share of Hialeah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Hialeah is more Black than neighboring Medley (0% Black), Miami Springs (0.4% Black), and Hialeah Gardens (0.4% Black). Hialeah is less Black than neighboring Miami Lakes (2% Black), and Opa-locka (40.6% Black).

Hialeah's Asian Population

981 residents of Hialeah, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hialeah is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Hialeah ranks 798th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hialeah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of Hialeah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Hialeah is more Asian than neighboring Medley (0% Asian), Miami Springs (0% Asian), Hialeah Gardens (0.1% Asian), and Opa-locka (0.3% Asian). Hialeah is less Asian than neighboring Miami Lakes (1.2% Asian).

Hialeah's Hispanic Population

215,133 residents of Hialeah, or 95.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hialeah is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Hialeah ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hialeah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Hialeah's population has increased from 94.0% to 95.1%.

Hialeah is more Hispanic than neighboring Miami Lakes (89% Hispanic), Miami Springs (79.9% Hispanic), and Opa-locka (54.1% Hispanic). Hialeah is less Hispanic than neighboring Medley (98.3% Hispanic), and Hialeah Gardens (96.4% Hispanic).

Hialeah's Native American/Other Population

586 residents of Hialeah, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hialeah is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hialeah ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hialeah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hialeah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Hialeah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Miami Lakes (0.2% Native American/Other), Medley (0% Native American/Other), and Hialeah Gardens (0% Native American/Other). Hialeah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Miami Springs (1.3% Native American/Other).

Hialeah's Multiracial Population

418 residents of Hialeah, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hialeah is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Hialeah ranks 946th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hialeah's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hialeah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Hialeah is less Multiracial than neighboring Miami Lakes (0.5% Multiracial), Miami Springs (1% Multiracial), Hialeah Gardens (0.7% Multiracial), and Opa-locka (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.