South Miami, FL Demographics

A map of South Miami's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,602	6,213	53.8%	51.7%
White	3,007	3,466	24.5%	28.8%
Black	1,442	1,424	11.7%	11.8%
Multiracial	821	327	6.7%	2.7%
Asian	354	493	2.9%	4.1%
Native American/Other	51	103	0.4%	0.9%

South Miami, Florida has an estimated population of 12,277, a slight increase from the 12,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% Hispanic, 24.5% White, 11.7% Black, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Miami, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Miami is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 South Miami, that probability was 63.3% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Miami is ranked the 307th 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). South Miami was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Miami's White Population

3,007 residents of South Miami, or 24.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Miami is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Miami ranks 815th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami's White population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of South Miami's population has decreased from 28.8% to 24.5%.

South Miami is more White than neighboring Glenvar Heights (22% White), Coral Terrace (5.9% White), Olympia Heights (14.4% White), and West Miami (6% White). South Miami is less White than neighboring Pinecrest (40.5% White).

South Miami's Black Population

1,442 residents of South Miami, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Miami is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Miami ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of South Miami's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.7%.

South Miami is more Black than neighboring Glenvar Heights (4.2% Black), Coral Terrace (0.7% Black), Pinecrest (1.8% Black), Olympia Heights (0.5% Black), and West Miami (0% Black).

South Miami's Asian Population

354 residents of South Miami, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Miami ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Asian residents' share of South Miami's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

South Miami is more Asian than neighboring Glenvar Heights (2.4% Asian), Coral Terrace (1% Asian), and Olympia Heights (0.6% Asian). South Miami is less Asian than neighboring Pinecrest (3.8% Asian), and West Miami (5.7% Asian).

South Miami's Hispanic Population

6,602 residents of South Miami, or 53.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Miami is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Miami ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Miami's population has increased from 51.7% to 53.8%.

South Miami is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinecrest (48.7% Hispanic). South Miami is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenvar Heights (68.1% Hispanic), Coral Terrace (91.2% Hispanic), Olympia Heights (84.4% Hispanic), and West Miami (86% Hispanic).

South Miami's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of South Miami, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Miami ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Miami's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

South Miami is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coral Terrace (0.3% Native American/Other), Olympia Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), and West Miami (0.3% Native American/Other). South Miami is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenvar Heights (0.5% Native American/Other).

South Miami's Multiracial Population

821 residents of South Miami, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Miami is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Miami ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 151.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Miami's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.7%.

South Miami is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenvar Heights (2.8% Multiracial), Coral Terrace (1% Multiracial), Pinecrest (4.8% Multiracial), Olympia Heights (0.1% Multiracial), and West Miami (1.9% 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.