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Miami Lakes, FL

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

31,553
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

41.3
years ∙ half population younger than 41.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
20.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

48.2%
foreign-born population
51.8%Native
48.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Miami Lakes is a town within Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States.
Location
Town in Miami-Dade County, FL, US
Co-ordinates
DEC25.912739° N, 80.320422° W
DMS25° 54′ 45.86″ N, 80° 19′ 13.52″ W

Population Density & area

5,575/sq mi (2,154/km²)
Total Area
6.51 sq mi (16.85 km²)
Land Area
5.66 sq mi (14.65 km²) · 86.9%
Water Area
0.85 sq mi (2.2 km²) · 13.1%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

49.1% male
Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%
males per 100 females
Miami Lakes 96.3
Miami-Dade County 96.3
Florida 96.6

Nativity

48.2%
foreign-born population
51.8%Native
48.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Miami Lakes 48.2%
Miami-Dade County 54.5%
Florida 21.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

41.3
years ∙ half population younger than 41.3, half older
Miami Lakes
41.3
Miami-Dade County
40.7
Florida
42.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
54.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Miami Lakes 54.2
Miami-Dade County 58.6
Florida 69.1

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 20% 20% 19.5%
Working age (18-64) 64.9% 63.1% 59.2%
Senior (65+) 15.1% 16.9% 21.3%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 54.2 58.6 69.1
Child dependency ratio 30.9 31.7 33
Old-age dependency ratio 23.3 26.9 36.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
7.1%
Black
2%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
89%
Other
0.7%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
20.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Miami Lakes 20.2%
Miami-Dade County 48.3%
Florida 64.7%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Miami Lakes population
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Hispanic or Latino 89% 69.3% 27.4%
Mexican 1.2% 2.2% 3.3%
Puerto Rican 4.2% 3.1% 5.6%
Cuban 59.3% 35.1% 7.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 24.4% 28.9% 11.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11% 30.7% 72.6%
One race 10.5% 28.8% 68.8%
White 7.1% 12.6% 50.4%
Black or African American 2% 14.1% 14.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 1.2% 1.5% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0.2% 0.6% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0.5% 1.9% 3.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

74.2% family
Family 74.2%
Non family 25.8%
% family households
Miami Lakes 74.2%
Miami-Dade County 67.9%
Florida 64.6%

Average household size

2.86
persons per household
Miami Lakes
2.86
Miami-Dade County
2.76
Florida
2.51

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Miami Lakes population
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total households 11,032 975,411 8,752,810
Average houshold size 2.86 2.76 2.51
Family households 8,185 661,925 5,652,059
Average family size 3.26 3.32 3.08
Married couple family 5,582 415,872 4,086,171
Other families 2,603 246,053 1,565,888
Male householder 1,022 75,908 454,845
Female householder 1,581 170,145 1,111,043
Non-family households 2,847 313,486 3,100,751
One-person households 2,277 250,122 2,473,731
Male householder 979 112,871 1,088,019
Senior (65+) living alone 282 31,483 401,750
Female householder 1,298 137,251 1,385,712
Senior (65+) living alone 689 68,601 755,340
Other living arrangements 570 63,364 627,020

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

11,346
housing units
Miami Lakes 11,346
Miami-Dade County 1,094,983
Florida 10,256,470

Occupancy status

97.2% occupied
Occupied 97.2%
Vacant 2.8%
vacancy rate
Miami Lakes 2.8%
Miami-Dade County 10.9%
Florida 14.7%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

63.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
63.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
36.8%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1989
Half of houses were built before 1989, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
0.1%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
16.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
56.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
27.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.1 4.4 5.2
1–3 rooms 18.3% 28.7% 15.5%
4–6 rooms 56% 55.6% 59.3%
7+ rooms 25.7% 15.7% 25.2%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2% 5.6% 2.3%
1 bedroom 13.9% 17.7% 10%
2 bedrooms 22.9% 31.8% 31.4%
3 bedrooms 35.5% 30% 38.1%
4+ bedrooms 25.6% 15% 18%
At a glance
Median year built 1989 1980 1989
Total housing units 11,346 1,094,983 10,256,470
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

59.8% owners
Renter-occupied 40.2%
Owner-occupied 59.8%
homeownership rate
Miami Lakes 59.8%
Miami-Dade County 52.2%
Florida 67.6%

Average household size

2.99
Owner-occupied
2.66
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Miami Lakes 2.99
Miami-Dade County 2.91
Florida 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total occupied units 11,032 975,411 8,752,810
Year moved in
2020 or later 28% 27.9% 28.3%
2010 to 2019 35.8% 41.3% 42.7%
2000 to 2009 19.5% 14.7% 15.5%
1999 or earlier 16.7% 16.1% 13.6%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 97.2% 92.8% 96.7%
1.01 to 1.50 2% 4.3% 2.2%
1.51 or more 0.9% 2.9% 1.1%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 3.5% 9.8% 6%
1 vehicle 27.9% 38.5% 38.9%
2 vehicles 41.1% 34.7% 38.1%
3 or more vehicles 27.5% 17% 17%
House heating fuel used
Gas 6.8% 3.6% 6.3%
Electricity 89.5% 91% 90.4%
Solar 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.9% 0.2% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
No fuel used 2.7% 4.9% 2.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.2% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.2% 0.8% 0.7%
No telephone service available 1.1% 1.3% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$626,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Miami Lakes
$626,400
Miami-Dade County
$463,000
Florida
$359,000

Housing Cost Burden

43.8%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
43.8%
Owners without a mortgage
16.3%
Renters
44.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Property value
Median Value $626,400 $463,000 $359,000
Under $100,000 3.1% 4.2% 9.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 2% 5.3% 11.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 2.8% 11% 17.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 21.5% 36.8% 34.5%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 58.8% 31.9% 21.1%
$1,000,000 and more 11.8% 10.9% 5.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 57.4% 58.8% 56.3%
Without a mortgage 42.6% 41.2% 43.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $3,163 $2,451 $1,959
Without a mortgage $926 $815 $673
Gross rent
Median rent $2,120 $1,829 $1,669

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

43.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Miami Lakes 43.7%
Miami-Dade County 34.4%
Florida 34.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

7.1%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Miami Lakes 7.1%
Miami-Dade County 16.1%
Florida 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

7,940
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
6.8%
K–12
58.4%
College / Undergraduate
24.2%
Graduate / Professional
10.7%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

60.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Miami Lakes
60.5%
Miami-Dade County
46.4%
Florida
41.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total enrolled (age 3+) 7,940 635,032 4,890,026
Nursery / preschool 6.8% 6.6% 5.9%
K–12 58.4% 63.9% 66.3%
Kindergarten 5.8% 5.4% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 17.1% 18.8% 19.4%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 15.9% 19.3% 20.6%
High School: Grades 9–12 19.5% 20.5% 21.2%
College or graduate school 34.9% 29.5% 27.8%
College, undergraduate 24.2% 22.8% 21.9%
Graduate, professional school 10.7% 6.7% 5.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 60.5% 46.4% 41.6%
School type
Public school 75.2% 76.8% 79.3%
Private school 24.8% 23.2% 20.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

22,391
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college no degree
14.2%
Associates degree
13.3%
Bachelors degree
26.8%
Graduate or professional degree
17%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
38.7% · 61.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
49.1% · 50.9%
HS graduate
53.2% · 46.8%
Some college no degree
48.8% · 51.2%
Associates degree
43.2% · 56.8%
Bachelors degree
44.8% · 55.2%
Graduate or professional degree
44.8% · 55.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Population (25+) 22,391 1,964,800 16,228,400
Less than 9th grade 2.5% 7.8% 4.2%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.6% 8.3% 5.8%
High school diploma or GED 21.7% 26.9% 27.2%
Some college, no degree 14.2% 13.1% 18.5%
Associate's degree 13.3% 9.5% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 43.7% 34.4% 34.1%
Bachelor's degree 26.8% 21.2% 21.3%
Graduate or professional 17% 13.2% 12.9%
High School or higher 92.9% 83.9% 89.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$56,848
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$33,057
HS graduate
$45,732
Some college or associates
$53,949
Bachelors degree
$59,962
Graduate or professional degree
$76,583

Poverty Rate

4.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
12.5%
HS graduate
8.4%
Some college or associates
6.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $56,848 $43,154 $46,867
Less than high school graduate $33,057 $28,885 $30,508
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $45,732 $34,783 $36,593
Some college or associate's degree $53,949 $42,303 $43,852
Bachelor's degree $59,962 $54,422 $59,953
Graduate or professional degree $76,583 $77,931 $78,498
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 12.5% 24.7% 24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 8.4% 17.2% 14.3%
Some college or associate's degree 6.3% 11.5% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.6% 7.5% 5.8%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

26,217
residents 16 years and over
Miami Lakes 26,217
Miami-Dade County 2,255,508
Florida 18,564,316

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
68.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Miami Lakes 68.1%
Miami-Dade County 61.2%
Florida 56.5%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.2
years ∙ half are younger than 42.2, half older
Miami Lakes
42.2
Miami-Dade County
42
Florida
40.9
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

52.1% male
Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Miami Lakes 47.9
Miami-Dade County 46.7
Florida 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Miami Lakes
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total labor force 18,485 1,450,359 11,093,955
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 1.6% 2.1% 3.3%
20 to 24 years 9.2% 7.4% 8.7%
25 to 29 years 9.9% 9.8% 10.2%
30 to 34 years 11.3% 11.3% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 20% 22.2% 21.4%
45 to 54 years 23.4% 22.5% 20.3%
55 to 59 years 10.5% 10.4% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 7.5% 7.8% 8%
65 to 74 years 5.2% 5.3% 6%
75 years and over 1.5% 1% 1.3%
Gender composition
Male 52.1% 53.3% 52.5%
Female 47.9% 46.7% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

70.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Miami Lakes
70.5%
Miami-Dade County
64.3%
Florida
59.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

75.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
65.7%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Miami Lakes 65.7%
Miami-Dade County 58.5%
Florida 55.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Miami Lakes
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 19.4% 24.1% 35.7%
20 to 24 years 74.6% 66.2% 74.3%
25 to 29 years 94% 81.3% 83.4%
30 to 34 years 94.3% 83.4% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 91.2% 84.9% 83.4%
45 to 54 years 87.8% 84.4% 81.8%
55 to 59 years 80.9% 78.3% 72.9%
60 to 64 years 66.3% 67% 57.8%
65 to 74 years 36.2% 30.4% 25.2%
75 years and over 12.7% 7.1% 6.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 75.6% 70.5% 64.4%
Female 65.7% 58.5% 55.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 72.2% 63.5% 55.5%
Black or African American 61.1% 60% 64%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 62.9% 63.1%
Asian 55.8% 64% 64%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 60.5% 63.9%
Some Other Race 74.1% 65.4% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 70% 65.8% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 71.3% 65.6% 67.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Miami Lakes
3.1%
Miami-Dade County
4.6%
Florida
4.8%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Miami Lakes 2.9%
Miami-Dade County 4.3%
Florida 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Miami Lakes
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
By age group
16 to 19 years 6% 14.3% 14.7%
20 to 24 years 7.5% 8.1% 8.3%
25 to 29 years 2.2% 5.9% 5.6%
30 to 34 years 2.8% 4.4% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 1.4% 3.9% 4.1%
45 to 54 years 2% 3.6% 3.7%
55 to 59 years 4.5% 3.9% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 2.6% 3.8% 3.4%
65 to 74 years 1.8% 3.6% 3.7%
75 years and over 21.9% 3.9% 4%
By gender
Male 2.9% 4.3% 4.8%
Female 3.4% 5% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.7% 3.9% 4.2%
Black or African American 6.1% 8.4% 7.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 5.5% 6%
Asian 0% 4.9% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 6.3%
Some Other Race 3% 4.7% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.1% 3.9% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% 3.9% 4.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

17,854
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Miami Lakes 17,854
Miami-Dade County 1,381,253
Florida 10,484,998
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Miami Lakes 74%
Miami-Dade County 76%
Florida 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Miami Lakes, FL workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 16.2%
Professional and technical services 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 13.2% of 9,298 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 24.5% of 8,556 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Miami Lakes
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total employed population 17,854 1,381,253 10,484,998
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.1% 0.7% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 7.7% 8.8% 8.2%
Manufacturing 5.4% 4.5% 5.3%
Wholesale trade 2.7% 2.9% 2.3%
Retail trade 8.6% 10.4% 12%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 8.8% 8.4% 5.6%
Utilities 0.7% 0.6% 0.8%
Information 2% 1.8% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 6.7% 5% 5.4%
Real estate and leasing 2.3% 3.1% 2.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 11.6% 8.3% 8.3%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 3.6% 5.9% 5.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.8% 6.9% 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 16.2% 13.9% 13.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.2% 2.1% 3%
Accommodation and food services 4.1% 7.8% 8%
Other services 4.6% 5.6% 5%
Government 6% 3.3% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

69% Private
Government 12%
Private Employment 69%
Self Employed 19%
Private employment (%)
Miami Lakes 69%
Miami-Dade County 73.9%
Florida 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

19%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 10.9%
Unincorporated business 7.8%
Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Miami Lakes
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Private wage & salary 69% 73.9% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 65.6% 68.5% 68.4%
Not-for-profit employees 3.4% 5.4% 6.8%
Self-employed 19% 16.5% 13%
Incorporated business 10.9% 7.6% 6.4%
Unincorporated business 7.8% 8.6% 6.5%
Unpaid family workers 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 12% 9.6% 11.7%
Local government 8.3% 6% 6.7%
State government 1.5% 2% 2.8%
Federal government 2.2% 1.6% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

11.3% WFH
Work from home 11.3%
Commute to work 88.7%
Working from home (%)
Miami Lakes 11.3%
Miami-Dade County 14%
Florida 15.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

32.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Miami Lakes 32.9
Miami-Dade County 30.9
Florida 28
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Miami Lakes
Employed residents 16+.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total employed population 17,854 1,381,253 10,484,998
Worked from home 11.3% 14% 15.7%
Drove Alone 74.9% 68.7% 70.2%
Carpooled 10.6% 9.1% 9.2%
Public transportation 1.2% 3.3% 1.2%
Walked 0.9% 2% 1.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 1.1% 2.9% 2.4%
Commuting population 15,536 1,167,018 8,733,746
Mean travel time (minutes) 32.9 30.9 28
Less than 5 minutes 1.3% 1.2% 1.9%
5 to 14 minutes 14.2% 13.2% 18.3%
15 to 29 minutes 31% 34.2% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 23.1% 28.6% 24.6%
45 to 59 minutes 15.5% 11.2% 9.4%
60 to 89 minutes 12.7% 8.6% 6.2%
90 minutes or more 2.3% 2.8% 2.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$63,280
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Miami Lakes $63,280
Miami-Dade County $49,266
Florida $53,777
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

94 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Miami Lakes 94¢
Miami-Dade County 86¢
Florida 84¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Miami Lakes, FL workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$97,372
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $97,372
Finance and Insurance $88,409
Utilities $85,633
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $123,317, compared to $65,796 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Information earn the highest median earnings — $87,216, compared to $61,676 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Miami Lakes
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Median Earnings $63,280 $49,266 $53,777
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $30,554 $40,823
Mining and logging $— $79,213 $79,425
Construction $55,955 $44,356 $51,244
Manufacturing $57,877 $48,543 $61,500
Wholesale trade $66,852 $54,244 $60,245
Retail trade $51,484 $38,983 $41,508
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $58,443 $46,845 $51,693
Utilities $85,633 $73,685 $74,932
Information $61,983 $82,318 $70,082
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $88,409 $77,102 $73,661
Real estate and leasing $76,250 $52,641 $58,300
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $97,372 $78,024 $83,266
Corporate management $— $140,083 $82,196
Administrative and waste services $38,697 $36,422 $41,868
Education and health services
Educational services $57,460 $56,506 $54,322
Health care and social assistance $60,774 $47,419 $53,346
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $51,033 $47,174 $46,133
Accommodation and food services $31,098 $35,288 $36,202
Other services $66,318 $36,893 $42,865
Government $72,784 $71,730 $65,233
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$77,143
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $77,143
State government $71,776
Federal government $64,844
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $99,934, compared to $65,796 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $82,708, compared to $61,676 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Miami Lakes
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $62,917 $47,098 $52,169
Not-for-profit employees $63,542 $58,276 $58,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $77,143 $60,931 $63,728
Unincorporated business $55,655 $35,412 $41,003
Government
Local government $59,531 $61,408 $56,571
State government $71,776 $54,759 $54,847
Federal government $64,844 $73,466 $76,583
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Miami Lakes, FL workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$98,750
Workers in Business and finance occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Business and finance $98,750
Architecture and engineering $96,189
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $93,333
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Doctors, nurses and medical professionals occupations earn the highest median earnings — $109,904 versus $65,796 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Law enforcement occupations earn the highest median earnings — $98,611 versus $61,676 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Miami Lakes
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Median earnings(Total) $63,280 $49,266 $53,777
Management and business
Management $88,611 $82,728 $84,926
Business and finance $98,750 $74,380 $75,722
Technology and science
Computer and math $64,551 $87,892 $91,904
Architecture and engineering $96,189 $84,576 $92,646
Sciences $32,458 $73,638 $70,694
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $53,347 $51,168 $53,613
Legal $90,712 $105,625 $90,069
Education, Training and Library $54,683 $55,583 $53,827
Arts, design and media $76,023 $60,160 $58,743
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $93,333 $82,160 $87,559
Health technicians $40,603 $47,431 $50,015
Healthcare support $45,747 $33,894 $36,145
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $64,438 $41,818 $49,390
Law enforcement $49,708 $91,802 $68,569
Other services
Food preparation and serving $31,616 $31,889 $32,337
Building and grounds cleaning $35,529 $28,396 $32,199
Personal care and service $50,163 $33,202 $34,738
Sales and office
Sales $64,537 $48,115 $53,428
Office and Administrative Support $52,217 $42,335 $43,289
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $26,018 $32,891
Construction and extraction $44,071 $40,340 $44,840
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $62,835 $47,956 $52,396
Production and transportation
Production $33,333 $37,833 $42,774
Transportation $59,431 $42,196 $47,661
Material moving $30,035 $34,279 $34,973
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$101,557
Median household income in Miami Lakes
Median household income (USD)
Miami Lakes
$101,557
Miami-Dade County
$71,753
Florida
$74,568
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Miami Lakes, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$45,751
Per capita income in Miami Lakes
Per capita income (USD)
Miami Lakes
$45,751
Miami-Dade County
$39,469
Florida
$42,609
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Miami Lakes, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$128,763
Average household income in Miami Lakes
Avg household income (USD)
Miami Lakes
$128,763
Miami-Dade County
$107,330
Florida
$105,967
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Miami Lakes, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$128,763
Mean household income
$101,557
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Miami Lakes $27,206
Miami-Dade County $35,577
Florida $31,399
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Miami Lakes
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Miami Lakes and peer geographies.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total households 11,032 975,411 8,752,810
Median household income $101,557 $71,753 $74,568
Mean household income $128,763 $107,330 $105,967
Mean-median gap $27,206 $35,577 $31,399
Family households 8,185 661,925 5,652,059
Median family income $107,433 $80,199 $89,891
Mean family income $133,119 $118,675 $123,165
Mean-median gap $25,686 $38,476 $33,274
Non-family households 2,847 313,486 3,100,751
Median non-family income $75,810 $43,354 $46,706
Mean non-family income $90,540 $73,372 $69,144
Mean-median gap $14,730 $30,018 $22,438
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $45,751 $39,469 $42,609
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

86.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Miami Lakes
86.9%
Miami-Dade County
81.8%
Florida
73.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
30.4% of households (3,353) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,918
SSI (disability)
4.7% of households (513) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,256
Cash Assistance
3.5% of households (381) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,256
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.4% of households (1,254) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Miami Lakes
Share of households receiving each income type
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total households 11,032 975,411 8,752,810
Wage-based income
With earnings 87% 82% 73%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 30% 29% 37%
Average social security income $22,918 $19,327 $24,828
Retirement income 16% 12% 26%
Average retirement income $31,342 $33,085 $36,158
SSI (Supplemental security) 5% 7% 5%
Average SSI income $10,256 $9,474 $11,302
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 11% 23% 13%
Cash assistance 4% 4% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$107,433
Family households earn $107,433, compared to $75,810 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$101,557
Family households
$107,433
Nonfamily households
$75,810
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$127,094
Married-couple families earn $127,094, compared to $71,279 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$107,433
Married-couple families
$127,094
Other family types
$71,279
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Miami Lakes
Median household and family income by household size in Miami Lakes, compared with peer geographies.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Total households 11,032 975,411 8,752,810
Household income by size
1-person $61,359 $35,377 $39,848
2-person $91,907 $67,958 $82,761
3-person $111,414 $85,019 $95,427
4-person $122,548 $101,302 $108,289
5-person $190,972 $107,231 $106,553
6-person $194,330 $111,882 $111,769
7-person or more $162,019 $134,422 $114,313
Total families 8,185 661,925 5,652,059
Family income by size
2-person $80,893 $61,838 $80,311
3-person $109,539 $80,835 $92,146
4-person $128,395 $99,547 $108,122
5-person $148,325 $104,674 $106,408
6-person $220,000 $108,826 $109,058
7-person or more $162,604 $132,917 $110,800
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

45.88%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.4%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.88%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.4% — meaning the top 20% hold 10 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$473,867
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
15.46%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.4%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $473,867 and hold 18.4% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 15.46%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
18.7%
$50K - $100K
29.8%
$100K - $150K
23.7%
$150K - $200K
11.4%
Over $200K
16.4%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

51.5%
of all households, 5,681 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Miami Lakes 51.5%
Miami-Dade County 35.6%
Florida 36.6%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Miami Lakes
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Miami Lakes, compared with peer geographies.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Median household income $101,557 $71,753 $74,568
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.5% 5.3% 5.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 5% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.5% 7.3% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% 7.7% 7.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% 10.7% 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.1% 15.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 12.5% 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.7% 15.6% 17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.4% 8.4% 8.4%
$200,000 or more 16.4% 11.6% 11%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 11.4% 25.3% 22.3%
Share below $75,000 31.8% 51.8% 50.2%
Share above $100,000 51.5% 35.6% 36.6%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Miami Lakes 0.41
Miami-Dade County 0.51
Florida 0.49
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$295,357
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Miami Lakes
$295,357
Miami-Dade County
$292,726
Florida
$275,903
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Miami Lakes
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $53,273 $28,112 $31,856
Lower 20% $89,101 $56,013 $59,310
Middle 20% $119,602 $90,504 $92,767
Upper 20% $185,638 $149,900 $147,327
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $28,317 $14,424 $16,635
Lower 20% $71,222 $41,394 $45,334
Middle 20% $102,633 $72,192 $75,031
Upper 20% $146,284 $115,915 $116,930
Top 20% $295,357 $292,726 $275,903
Top 5% $473,867 $564,522 $515,024
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.4% 2.69% 3.14%
Lower 20% 11.06% 7.71% 8.56%
Middle 20% 15.94% 13.45% 14.16%
Upper 20% 22.72% 21.6% 22.07%
Top 20% 45.88% 54.55% 52.07%
Top 5% 18.4% 26.3% 24.3%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Miami Lakes due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 2,757 White households (25% of all households), the median household income is $101,188.
Black
Among the 288 Black or African American households (2.6% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Miami Lakes
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Miami-Dade County and Florida.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
All Residents $101,557 $71,753 $74,568
White $101,188 $87,358 $80,213
Black or African American $— $54,274 $56,881
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $66,563 $67,552
Asian $— $100,720 $96,990
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $93,958 $86,827
Some Other Race $87,877 $68,997 $64,492
Two or more races (Multiracial) $106,866 $70,248 $72,307
Hispanic or Latino $101,949 $69,887 $70,097
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6%
6% of residents, or 1,885 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Miami Lakes
6%
Miami-Dade County
14.7%
Florida
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.8%
1.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 244 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Miami Lakes
1.8%
Miami-Dade County
3%
Florida
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

4.9%
4.9% of children under 18, or 309 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Miami Lakes
4.9%
Miami-Dade County
18.2%
Florida
16.5%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

9%
9% of adults aged 65 and older, or 428 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Miami Lakes
9%
Miami-Dade County
20.7%
Florida
11.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
Overall poverty rate 6% 14.7% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 4.9% 18.2% 16.5%
Under 5 years 6.7% 20.9% 18%
5 to 17 years 4.2% 17.2% 16%
18 to 64 years 5.6% 12% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 5.4% 13.4% 13.8%
35 to 64 years 5.7% 11.3% 10.4%
65 years and over 9% 20.7% 11.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 4.7% 13.4% 11.5%
Female 7.2% 16% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.8% 3% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 7.4% 16.1% 14.9%
Did not work 12.8% 28.3% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

7.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
7.2%
Family
4.2%
Nonfamily
15.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

4.2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
4.2%
Married-couple
2.7%
Other families
7.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Miami Lakes
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 4.2% 11.3% 8.9%
Householder under 25 years 5.2% 20.5% 23.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 3.9% 14.6% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 4% 8.4% 6.9%
Householder 65 years and over 5.4% 11.8% 6.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 15.7% 25.8% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 53.4% 37.4% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 8.2% 12.1% 12%
Householder 45 to 64 years 11.1% 19.8% 19.8%
Householder 65 years and over 24.1% 41.3% 21.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
3% of White residents, or 238 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
13.4% of Black or African American residents, or 85 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Miami Lakes
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Miami Lakes and peer geographies.
Miami Lakes Miami-Dade County Florida
All Residents 6% 14.7% 12.6%
White 3% 12.1% 10%
Black or African American 13.4% 21.3% 19.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 20.8% 18.4%
Asian 5.2% 12.3% 10.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 13% 13.5%
Some Other Race 6.6% 16.5% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 6.9% 13.9% 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6% 14.4% 14.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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