Miami Dade County (Miami-Dade County), Florida
Miami Dade County: county in Florida, United States
About
Miami-Dade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,496,435 and a population density of 396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,707,303 inhabitants. Its county seat is Miami. The county was created 190 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Miami-Dade County at a glance
Miami-Dade County currently has 75 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
75
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Florida counties
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MiamiPopulation 471,525
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Quick Facts about Miami-Dade County
| Population | 2,707,303 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Different from | Miami County, Miami County, Miami County |
| Twitter username | MiamiDadeCounty |
| Area | 6297 km2 |
| Official name | Miami-Dade County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 25.6090,-80.4987 |
| Named for | Francis L. Dade, Miami |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Capital | Miami |
| Establishment | January 18, 1836 |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 18:52:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 430 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Miami-Dade County is located at 25°36'32"N 80°29'55"W (25.6089700, -80.4986700). It has 3 neighbors: Broward County, Collier County and Monroe County.
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The largest city of Miami-Dade County is Miami with a population of 471,525. Other cities include, Hialeah population 232,027, Miami Gardens population 113,187, Miami Beach population 87,726 and Kendall population 75,371. See all Miami-Dade County cities & populated places.
Miami-Dade County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Miami-Dade County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Hialeah | 232,027 | The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Miami Gardens | 113,187 | A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Miami Beach | 87,726 | A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Kendall | 75,371 | A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Homestead | 69,292 | The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Doral | 67,792 | A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Carol City | 63,031 | Census designated place |
| North Miami | 62,247 | A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Fountainebleau | 59,764 | Census designated place |
| Kendale Lakes | 56,148 | Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Tamiami | 55,271 | Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| The Hammocks | 51,003 | Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Coral Gables | 49,130 | A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. |
| Country Club | 47,105 | A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida. |
| Cutler Bay | 43,203 | Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 3 to 12 mph.
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Demographics
The population of Miami-Dade County increased by 7.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 446 | - | estimation process |
| 1850 | 159 | -180.5% | estimation process |
| 1860 | 83 | -91.57% | estimation process |
| 1870 | 85 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 1880 | 257 | 66.93% | census |
| 1890 | 861 | 70.15% | census |
| 1900 | 4,955 | 82.62% | estimation process |
| 1910 | 11,933 | 58.48% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 2,496,435 | 99.52% | census |
| 2011 | 2,544,531 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,576,554 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,609,692 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,634,269 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,659,839 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,692,213 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,713,295 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,714,854 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,716,940 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,707,303 | -0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Miami-Dade County (10)
People born in Miami-Dade County, including Naval officer and Governor of Samoa Clark Daniel Stearns, female rapper Brianna Perry, football player Derrick Townsel, .
More notable people
- Jack Daugherty (American baseball player) he was born in 03/07/1960
- Mark S. Pafford (Florida State Representative) he was born in 11/04/1966
- Willie Logan (American politician) he was born in 16/02/1957
- Joe Gersten he was born in 19/07/1947
- Tsunami VIII (Haitian American musical artist) he was born in 08/07/1988
- Trevon Coley (American football defensive tackle) he was born in 13/07/1994
- Jean-Raphael Ambron (American film producer) he was born in 18/11/1964
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Manatee County | 411,219 | County in Florida, United States |