South Miami Heights, FL Demographics

A map of South Miami Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	29,272	28,225	75.5%	76.8%
Black	6,311	5,285	16.3%	14.4%
White	1,652	2,119	4.3%	5.8%
Multiracial	664	433	1.7%	1.2%
Asian	547	444	1.4%	1.2%
Native American/Other	320	264	0.8%	0.7%

South Miami Heights, Florida has an estimated population of 38,766, an increase from the 36,770 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% Hispanic, 16.3% Black, 4.3% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Miami Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Miami Heights has become more 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 South Miami Heights, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Miami Heights is ranked the 112th 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 Heights was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Miami Heights's White Population

1,652 residents of South Miami Heights, or 4.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Miami Heights is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Miami Heights ranks 926th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. White residents' share of South Miami Heights's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.3%.

South Miami Heights is more White than neighboring West Perrine (2.8% White), and Richmond Heights (3.8% White). South Miami Heights is less White than neighboring Goulds (8.5% White), Palmetto Estates (5.8% White), and Richmond West (7.7% White).

South Miami Heights's Black Population

6,311 residents of South Miami Heights, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Miami Heights is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Miami Heights ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Black residents' share of South Miami Heights's population has increased from 14.4% to 16.3%.

South Miami Heights is more Black than neighboring Richmond West (6.1% Black). South Miami Heights is less Black than neighboring Goulds (40% Black), West Perrine (37.4% Black), Palmetto Estates (32.3% Black), and Richmond Heights (36% Black).

South Miami Heights's Asian Population

547 residents of South Miami Heights, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Miami Heights is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Miami Heights ranks 521st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. Asian residents' share of South Miami Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

South Miami Heights is more Asian than neighboring Goulds (0% Asian), West Perrine (0.2% Asian), Palmetto Estates (1.2% Asian), and Richmond Heights (1% Asian). South Miami Heights is less Asian than neighboring Richmond West (1.9% Asian).

South Miami Heights's Hispanic Population

29,272 residents of South Miami Heights, or 75.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Miami Heights is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Miami Heights ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Miami Heights's population has decreased from 76.8% to 75.5%.

South Miami Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulds (49.7% Hispanic), West Perrine (56.9% Hispanic), Palmetto Estates (57.9% Hispanic), and Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic). South Miami Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond West (81.1% Hispanic).

South Miami Heights's Native American/Other Population

320 residents of South Miami Heights, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Miami Heights is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Miami Heights ranks 519th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami Heights's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Miami Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

South Miami Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goulds (0.3% Native American/Other), West Perrine (0.2% Native American/Other), and Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other). South Miami Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.2% Native American/Other), and Richmond West (1.2% Native American/Other).

South Miami Heights's Multiracial Population

664 residents of South Miami Heights, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Miami Heights is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Miami Heights ranks 896th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Miami Heights's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Miami Heights's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

South Miami Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Goulds (1.5% Multiracial), and Palmetto Estates (1.6% Multiracial). South Miami Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring West Perrine (2.6% Multiracial), Richmond Heights (2.6% Multiracial), and Richmond West (2% 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.