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): 56.50% are White, 16.28% are Black or African American, 0.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.55% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.29% are some other race and 20.13% are multiracial.
Miami-Dade County's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population 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 1.52 million (56.50% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 541,594 (20.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Miami-Dade County, FL
By ethnicity, 1.84 million (68.51% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 847,199 (31.49% 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 407,816 (48.14% of the total 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 | 356,672 | 42.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 407,816 | 48.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,859 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 39,650 | 4.68% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 451 | 0.05% |
| Some other race alone | 9,778 | 1.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30,973 | 3.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in Miami-Dade County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 956,521 (51.90% of the total 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 | 60,409 | 3.28% |
| Puerto Rican | 89,716 | 4.87% |
| Cuban | 956,521 | 51.90% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 736,268 | 39.95% |