South Miami Heights PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

115,999

1.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.6

0.515% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.4%

1.41% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,719

7.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$296,400

9.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,402

3.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South Miami Heights PUMA, FL had a population of 116k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $59,719. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL grew from 114,497 to 115,999, a 1.31% increase and its median household income grew from $55,587 to $59,719, a 7.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are White (Hispanic) (40.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (18.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.36%).

65.7% of the households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.7% of the residents in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Miami-Dade County (Southwest)--South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College (163 degrees awarded in 2021) and Fortis College-Cutler Bay (99 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was $296,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 38.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

South Miami Heights PUMA, FL borders Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL, The Hammocks (West), Richmond West (West) & Country Walk PUMA, FL, Cutler Bay Town & Palmetto Bay Village PUMA, FL, Homestead City (North) & Florida City (North) PUMA, FL, and Miami-Dade (South/Outside Urban Development Boundary) & Monroe Counties PUMA, FL.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

South Miami Heights PUMA, FL is home to a population of 116k people, from which 81.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 46.6% of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (54.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.06 times more White (Hispanic) residents (47.3k people) in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are Spanish (69,233 households), Haitian (847 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (395 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,817

Women

49.8%

58,265

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 116,082 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

81.7%

2021 Citizenship

82%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81.7% of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was 82%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL

White (Hispanic)
47.3k ± 2.53k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.9k ± 1.89k
Two+ (Hispanic)
21k ± 3.13k

65.8%

Hispanic Population

76.4k people

65.8% of the people in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are hispanic (76.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Cuba
28,803 ± 3,613 people
Colombia
3,666 ± 1,463 people
Nicaragua
2,698 ± 1,260 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 28,803 South Miami Heights PUMA, FL residents, followed by Colombia with 3,666 and Nicaragua with 2,698.

Foreign-Born Population

46.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

54.1k people

44.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

51.4k people

As of 2021, 46.6% of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL residents (54.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was 44.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
69,233 households (62.9%)
Haitian
847 households (0.77%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
395 households (0.359%)

65.7% of the households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was Spanish. 62.9% of the households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
806 ± 222
Gulf War (2001-)
701 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
370 ± 152

South Miami Heights PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL employs 50.4k people. The largest industries in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are Construction (4,361 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,316 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,905 people), and the highest paying industries are Other administrative & other support services ($104,741), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($100,359), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($95,412).

Males in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,569. The income inequality in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.386, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,251

Women

47.7%

25,510

Men

52.3%

The workforce of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL in 2020 was 48,761 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

50.4k

2021 Value

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 3.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 48.8k employees to 50.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,052 people), Retail salespersons (1,585 people), and Cashiers (1,487 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.4k

2021 Value

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 3.37%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 48.8k employees to 50.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL, are Construction (4,361 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,316 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,905 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,019

Median earning men ± $1,764

$27,388

Median earning women ± $1,521

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,221), Information ($49,184), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,801).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,795), Construction ($37,692), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,102).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Miami Heights PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL awarded 262 degrees. The student population of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 274 male students and 540 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are Hispanic or Latino (155 and 60.5%), followed by Black or African American (66 and 25.8%), White (27 and 10.5%), and Two or More Races (5 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College (163 and 62.2%) and Fortis College-Cutler Bay (99 and 37.8%).

The most popular majors in Miami-Dade County (Southwest)--South Miami Heights PUMA, FL are Medical Assistant (52 and 19.8%), Registered Nursing (47 and 17.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 and 15.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 814 students enrolled in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL, 33.7% men and 66.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 488 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
16 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
52 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Miami-Dade County (Southwest)--South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was Other Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Miami-Dade County (Southwest)--South Miami Heights PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College
163 degrees awarded
Fortis College-Cutler Bay
99 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College with 163 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 94 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL, which is 0.56 times less than the 168 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 155 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 66 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($18,732) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($406) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($864) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.41% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.49% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.1k), Some college (16.4k), and Secondary Education (15.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was $296,400 in 2021, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $270,400 to $296,400, a 9.62% increase. The homeownership rate in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL is 62.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 38.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL is $59,719. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$296,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,305

$21,967

Median Property Taxes

±$1,363

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Miami Heights PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.7% of the housing units in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,719

Median Household Income

± $2,654

35k

Number of Households

± 1,672

In 2021, the median household income of the 35k households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL grew to $59,719 from the previous year's value of $55,587.

The following chart displays the households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.386

2021 Wage GINI in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL

0.38

2020 Wage GINI in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was 0.386 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.61% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Miami Heights PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2021, 77% of workers in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

38.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (38.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.96% of the workforce in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL (17.5k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.1% of the population of South Miami Heights PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 7.31% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.906% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.9%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

7.31%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.906%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL grew by 2.89% from 17.4% to 17.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Miami Heights PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.