Miami-Dade County, FL population by race
The table below shows Miami-Dade County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,259,156 | 46.84% |
| Black or African American | 426,417 | 15.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,450 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 41,646 | 1.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 544 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 170,507 | 6.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 783,517 | 29.15% |
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Miami-Dade County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Miami-Dade County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Miami-Dade County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Miami-Dade County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.84% are white, 15.86% are Black or African American, 0.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.55% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 6.34% are some other race and 29.15% are multiracial.
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Miami-Dade County, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Miami-Dade County is White with a population of 1.26 million (46.84% of the total population).
Miami-Dade County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Miami-Dade County is White with a population of 1.26 million (46.84% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 783,517 (29.15% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Miami-Dade County, FL
By ethnicity, 1.85 million (68.77% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 839,498 (31.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Miami-Dade County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 399,445 (47.58% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Miami-Dade County, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Miami-Dade County's Non-Hispanic population.
Miami-Dade County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 350,398 | 41.74% |
| Black or African American alone | 399,445 | 47.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,832 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 39,384 | 4.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 483 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 10,593 | 1.26% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 37,363 | 4.45% |
Among the Hispanic population in Miami-Dade County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 950,837 (51.43% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Miami-Dade County, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Miami-Dade County's Hispanic population.
Miami-Dade County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 61,740 | 3.34% |
| Puerto Rican | 87,859 | 4.75% |
| Cuban | 950,837 | 51.43% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 748,303 | 40.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of Miami-Dade County, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 68.77% of Miami-Dade County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Miami-Dade County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 950,837 (51.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Miami-Dade County, FL have?
Miami-Dade County, FL has 426,417 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 15.86% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Miami-Dade County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Miami-Dade County, FL?
With 68.77% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Miami-Dade County.
That being said, with a 15.86% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Miami-Dade County.
What is the majority race in Miami-Dade County, FL?
With a population of 1.26 million (46.84% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Miami-Dade County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Miami-Dade County, with 15.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates