Miami, FL Demographics

A map of Miami's Population by Race

Miami, Florida has an estimated population of 459,745, an increase from the 442,241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% Hispanic, 12.1% White, 11.9% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Miami, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Miami 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 Miami, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Miami is ranked the 2nd 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). Miami was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Miami's White Population

55,516 residents of Miami, or 12.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Miami is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Miami ranks 875th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Miami's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Miami's population has decreased from 14.0% to 12.1%.

Miami is more White than neighboring Brownsville (1% White), and Gladeview (1.2% White). Miami is less White than neighboring Fisher Island (86.3% White), Miami Beach (36% White), and El Portal (19.7% White).

Miami's Black Population

54,641 residents of Miami, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Miami is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Miami ranks 300th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Miami's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Miami's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.9%.

Miami is more Black than neighboring Fisher Island (0% Black), and Miami Beach (3.2% Black). Miami is less Black than neighboring Brownsville (45% Black), Gladeview (47.7% Black), and El Portal (33.4% Black).

Miami's Asian Population

7,539 residents of Miami, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Miami ranks 488th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Miami's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Asian residents' share of Miami's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Miami is more Asian than neighboring Brownsville (0.1% Asian), Gladeview (0% Asian), and El Portal (0.3% Asian). Miami is less Asian than neighboring Fisher Island (1.7% Asian), and Miami Beach (2.7% Asian).

Miami's Hispanic Population

328,679 residents of Miami, or 71.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Miami is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Miami ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Miami's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Miami's population has increased from 70.2% to 71.5%.

Miami is more Hispanic than neighboring Brownsville (51.6% Hispanic), Fisher Island (9.7% Hispanic), Gladeview (47.9% Hispanic), Miami Beach (52.5% Hispanic), and El Portal (39.3% Hispanic).

Miami's Native American/Other Population

3,155 residents of Miami, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Miami ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Miami's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Miami's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Miami is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gladeview (0% Native American/Other). Miami is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brownsville (1.4% Native American/Other), Fisher Island (2.3% Native American/Other), Miami Beach (1.8% Native American/Other), and El Portal (3.2% Native American/Other).

Miami's Multiracial Population

10,215 residents of Miami, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Miami ranks 801st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Miami's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Miami's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Miami is more Multiracial than neighboring Brownsville (0.9% Multiracial), and Fisher Island (0% Multiracial). Miami is less Multiracial than neighboring Gladeview (3.2% Multiracial), Miami Beach (3.8% Multiracial), and El Portal (4.1% 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.