South Miami Heights, FL Demographics
A map of South Miami Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 28,225 | 76.8% |
Black | 5,285 | 14.4% |
White | 2,119 | 5.8% |
Asian | 444 | 1.2% |
Multiracial | 433 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 264 | 0.7% |
South Miami Heights, Florida had a population of 36,770 in 2020. It was 5.8% White, 14.4% Black, 1.2% Asian, 76.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Miami Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami Heights is the 112th 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 Heights's White Population
2,119 residents of South Miami Heights identify as White, or 5.8%. This makes the White share of the population of South Miami Heights considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami Heights is ranked #925 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Miami Heights is more White than neighboring Goulds (4.4% White), West Perrine (4% White), and Richmond Heights (3.5% White). South Miami Heights is less White than neighboring Palmetto Estates (8.9% White), and Richmond West (8.7% White).
South Miami Heights's Black Population
5,285 residents of South Miami Heights identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Miami Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami Heights is ranked #258 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Miami Heights is more Black than neighboring Richmond West (4.6% Black). South Miami Heights is less Black than neighboring Goulds (38.8% Black), West Perrine (45.3% Black), Palmetto Estates (28.7% Black), and Richmond Heights (51.9% Black).
South Miami Heights's Asian Population
444 residents of South Miami Heights identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Miami Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami Heights is ranked #505 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Miami Heights is more Asian than neighboring Goulds (0.6% Asian), West Perrine (0.8% Asian), and Richmond Heights (0.5% Asian). South Miami Heights is less Asian than neighboring Palmetto Estates (2.4% Asian), and Richmond West (1.9% Asian).
South Miami Heights's Hispanic Population
28,225 residents of South Miami Heights identify as Hispanic, or 76.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Miami Heights considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami Heights is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Miami Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Goulds (54% Hispanic), West Perrine (47.8% Hispanic), Palmetto Estates (56.2% Hispanic), and Richmond Heights (42% Hispanic). South Miami Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Richmond West (82.7% Hispanic).
South Miami Heights's Native American/Other Population
264 residents of South Miami Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Miami Heights 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 Heights is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Miami Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goulds (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Perrine (0.6% Native American/Other). South Miami Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.3% Native American/Other), and Richmond Heights (0.8% Native American/Other).
South Miami Heights's Multiracial Population
433 residents of South Miami Heights identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Miami Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Miami Heights is ranked #887 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Miami Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Goulds (1.4% Multiracial), West Perrine (1.5% Multiracial), Palmetto Estates (2.5% Multiracial), and Richmond West (1.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.