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South Miami, FL Demographics

A map of South Miami's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
Hispanic
6,21351.7%
White
3,46628.8%
Black
1,42411.8%
Asian
4934.1%
Multiracial
3272.7%
Native American/Other
1030.9%

South Miami, Florida had a population of 12,026 in 2020. It was 28.8% White, 11.8% Black, 4.1% Asian, 51.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Miami, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is the 303rd most populous. 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's White Population

3,466 residents of South Miami identify as White, or 28.8%. This makes the White share of the population of South Miami considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is ranked #814 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Miami is more White than neighboring Glenvar Heights (20.1% White), Coral Terrace (9.1% White), Olympia Heights (9.9% White), and West Miami (8.3% White). South Miami is less White than neighboring Pinecrest (39.5% White).

South Miami's Black Population

1,424 residents of South Miami identify as Black, or 11.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Miami roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is ranked #301 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Miami is more Black than neighboring Glenvar Heights (2.2% Black), Coral Terrace (0.4% Black), Pinecrest (1.8% Black), Olympia Heights (0.4% Black), and West Miami (1.3% Black).

South Miami's Asian Population

493 residents of South Miami identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Miami roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Miami is more Asian than neighboring Coral Terrace (0.7% Asian), Olympia Heights (0.6% Asian), and West Miami (0.7% Asian). South Miami is less Asian than neighboring Glenvar Heights (4.6% Asian), and Pinecrest (5.1% Asian).

South Miami's Hispanic Population

6,213 residents of South Miami identify as Hispanic, or 51.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Miami considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is ranked #80 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Miami is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinecrest (49.5% Hispanic). South Miami is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenvar Heights (70.2% Hispanic), Coral Terrace (88.9% Hispanic), Olympia Heights (88.4% Hispanic), and West Miami (88.5% Hispanic).

South Miami's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of South Miami identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Miami roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Miami is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenvar Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), Coral Terrace (0.3% Native American/Other), Pinecrest (0.7% Native American/Other), Olympia Heights (0.3% Native American/Other), and West Miami (0.3% Native American/Other).

South Miami's Multiracial Population

327 residents of South Miami identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Miami roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami is ranked #690 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Miami is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenvar Heights (2.1% Multiracial), Coral Terrace (0.6% Multiracial), Olympia Heights (0.5% Multiracial), and West Miami (0.8% Multiracial). South Miami is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinecrest (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.