West Miami, FL Demographics

A map of West Miami's Population by Race

West Miami, Florida has an estimated population of 7,162, a less than 1% change from the 7,233 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% Hispanic, 6.0% White, 5.7% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Miami, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Miami 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 West Miami, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 25.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Miami is ranked the 409th 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). West Miami was ranked the 391st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Miami's White Population

433 residents of West Miami, or 6.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Miami is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Miami ranks 909th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Miami's White population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. White residents' share of West Miami's population has decreased from 8.3% to 6.0%.

West Miami is more White than neighboring Coral Terrace (5.9% White), and Fountainebleau (4.8% White). West Miami is less White than neighboring South Miami (24.5% White), Virginia Gardens (16.6% White), and Glenvar Heights (22% White).

West Miami's Black Population

1 residents of West Miami, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Miami is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Miami ranks 741st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Miami's Black population has declined by an estimated 99.0%. Black residents' share of West Miami's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

West Miami is less Black than neighboring Coral Terrace (0.7% Black), South Miami (11.7% Black), Fountainebleau (1.1% Black), and Glenvar Heights (4.2% Black).

West Miami's Asian Population

408 residents of West Miami, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Miami is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Miami ranks 688th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Miami's Asian population has grown by an estimated 716.0%. Asian residents' share of West Miami's population has increased from 0.7% to 5.7%.

West Miami is more Asian than neighboring Coral Terrace (1% Asian), South Miami (2.9% Asian), Fountainebleau (2.6% Asian), Virginia Gardens (0.2% Asian), and Glenvar Heights (2.4% Asian).

West Miami's Hispanic Population

6,162 residents of West Miami, or 86.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Miami is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Miami ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Miami's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Miami's population has decreased from 88.5% to 86.0%.

West Miami is more Hispanic than neighboring South Miami (53.8% Hispanic), Virginia Gardens (79.9% Hispanic), and Glenvar Heights (68.1% Hispanic). West Miami is less Hispanic than neighboring Coral Terrace (91.2% Hispanic), and Fountainebleau (90.5% Hispanic).

West Miami's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of West Miami, 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 West Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Miami ranks 855th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Miami's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Miami's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Miami is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Miami (0.4% Native American/Other), Fountainebleau (0.4% Native American/Other), Virginia Gardens (1.9% Native American/Other), and Glenvar Heights (0.5% Native American/Other).

West Miami's Multiracial Population

139 residents of West Miami, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Miami is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Miami ranks 927th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Miami's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 131.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Miami's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.9%.

West Miami is more Multiracial than neighboring Coral Terrace (1% Multiracial), Fountainebleau (0.6% Multiracial), and Virginia Gardens (1.4% Multiracial). West Miami is less Multiracial than neighboring South Miami (6.7% Multiracial), and Glenvar Heights (2.8% 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.