Miami Beach had an estimated 81,594 residents on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% from the 2020 census count of 82,890 and 7% below 2010. Age, income and housing.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2010 and 2020 censuses, the Vintage 2025 population estimates and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Census Bureau questions: census.gov/about/contact-us.
Miami Beach had an estimated 81,594 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau. That is down 1.6% from the 2020 census count of 82,890 and 7% below the 87,779 counted in 2010. Over the same 15 years Miami-Dade County grew by about 300,000 people, to an estimated 2,802,029.
What this means for you
- Miami Beach has fewer residents than in 2010, even as the county keeps growing.
- Households here are small: fewer than two people on average, against 2.76 countywide.
- About a third of homes are counted as vacant, a figure that includes seasonal homes whose owners live elsewhere.
Population over time
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87,779 | 2010 census |
| 2020 | 82,890 | 2020 census |
| 2021 | 80,943 | July 1 estimate |
| 2022 | 81,946 | July 1 estimate |
| 2023 | 82,943 | July 1 estimate |
| 2024 | 82,618 | July 1 estimate |
| 2025 | 81,594 | July 1 estimate |
Estimates are revised each year, so an earlier year’s figure can change in later releases. The low point in the series was 2021; the city regained some residents by 2023 before slipping again.
Who lives here
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, which averages five years of survey responses:
| Measure | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 40.7 |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.8% | 16.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 64.5% | 75.3% |
| Households | 41,600 | 975,411 |
| Average household size | 1.95 | 2.76 |
| Median household income | $72,856 | $71,753 |
| People below the poverty level | 14.4% | 14.7% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 52.9% | 34.4% |
| Housing units | 63,243 | 1,094,983 |
| Vacant housing units | 34.2% | 10.9% |
| Homes that are owner-occupied | 40.9% | 52.2% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $556,700 | $463,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,826 | $1,829 |
The survey figures have margins of error; small differences between places may not be meaningful. Under the Census Bureau’s housing definitions (PDF), homes whose occupants usually live elsewhere, including seasonal homes, are counted as vacant. Full tables: social (DP02), economic (DP03) and housing (DP04). The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts for Miami Beach summarizes the same sources.
Miami Beach and its neighbors
| Place | 2010 census | 2020 census | 2025 estimate | Change 2020-2025 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | 87,779 | 82,890 | 81,594 | -1.6% | $72,856 |
| Miami | 399,457 | 442,241 | 489,812 | +10.8% | $62,462 |
| Miami Shores | 10,493 | 11,567 | 11,669 | +0.9% | $144,050 |
| North Bay Village | 7,137 | 8,159 | 8,099 | -0.7% | $84,405 |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 5,628 | 5,922 | 6,021 | +1.7% | $89,663 |
| Surfside | 5,744 | 5,689 | 5,591 | -1.7% | $100,208 |
| Miami-Dade County | 2,496,435 | 2,701,767 | 2,802,029 | +3.7% | $71,753 |
Income figures are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey. Miami grew fastest among the neighbors; Surfside, North Bay Village and Miami Beach lost residents.
What this means for you
- The city’s year-round population is shrinking slowly while the county grows.
- Miami Beach is older and better educated than the county as a whole, with similar incomes.
- Most households rent; fewer than half of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
More: Miami Beach home prices, moving to Miami Beach and Miami Beach history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Miami Beach?
The Census Bureau estimates 81,594 people lived in Miami Beach on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 82,890.
Is Miami Beach growing?
No. The population fell 5.6% from 2010 to 2020 and 1.6% from the 2020 census to the 2025 estimate, while Miami-Dade County grew 3.7% over the same five years.
What is the median household income in Miami Beach?
$72,856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey for 2020-2024, close to the Miami-Dade County figure of $71,753.
What is the median age in Miami Beach?
42.9 years, and 18.8% of residents are 65 or older, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
How many homes in Miami Beach are vacant?
The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 survey counted 34.2% of Miami Beach’s 63,243 housing units as vacant. Homes whose occupants usually live elsewhere, including seasonal homes, count as vacant.
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