Bal Harbour, Miami-Dade County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bal Harbour, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bal Harbour, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bal Harbour, Florida. The estimated population of Bal Harbour, Florida is 3,037 people, with a median age of 53.6.

We can look at the total population in Bal Harbour over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,037
+1.91%
+2.64%
2020
2,980
-0.8% -
2019
3,004
+0.13%
-
2018
3,000
+1.39%
-
2017
2,959
- -

Population of Bal Harbour, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.7%
53.9%
+16.33%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.6%
0.00%
Native
0%
0.9%
-100.00%
Hispanic
33.6%
39.9%
-15.79%
Asian
0%
3.1%
-100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0.6%
-100.00%
Other
2%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bal Harbour, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.6 -0.37% 53.1 -1.12% 57.2 +3.44%
2020 53.8 +4.26% 53.7 +0.19% 55.3 +11.49%
2019 51.6 -10.88% 53.6 -8.84% 49.6 -12.68%
2018 57.9 +2.84% 58.8 +3.34% 56.8 +3.46%
2017 56.3 - 56.9 - 54.9 -

The median age of Bal Harbour, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 170 -27.52% 136 281% 106 72
10 to 19 46 +333.39% 178 -12.63% 280 133
20 to 29 109 114% 85 +76.34% 101 99
30 to 39 91 25.89% 210 -33.47% 77 116
40 to 49 117 -7.26% 190 +41.5% 92 277
50 to 59 206 -19.42% 181 -12.98% 151 140
60 to 69 161 +113.55% 246 +26.53% 321 311
70+ 354 4.07% 479 -14.06% 347 414

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bal Harbour, Florida is $81,424.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bal Harbour.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,590.00
  • 45 to 64
    $106,615.00
  • 65 and over
    $94,563.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bal Harbour, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bal Harbour, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bal Harbour, Florida is currently $199,637.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

29.80% of households in Bal Harbour are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bal Harbour against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    29.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bal Harbour is $89,702.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bal Harbour by the total population of Bal Harbour.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bal Harbour, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bal Harbour to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    21.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bal Harbour that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bal Harbour over the age of 16 is 2,632.

Of those people, a total of 46.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bal Harbour is 41.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 186 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 125 100.00% 31.20%
25 to 29 years 75 94.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 54 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 387 58.10% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 333 76.90% 12.50%
55 to 59 years 79 96.20% 17.10%
60 to 64 years 298 41.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 479 44.50% 9.90%
75 years and over 616 11.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bal Harbour. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,139 43.90% 10.90%
Black or African American 53 24.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 132 26.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 308 74.00% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 878 62.80% 7.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,642 39.70% 11.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bal Harbour as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bal Harbour is 1,101, with median earnings of $73,438.00.

Women in Bal Harbour, Florida earning approximately 47.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,101 $73,438.00
Male 600 $113,125.00
Female 501 $53,792.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 207 $168,393.00
Business and Financial 110 $106,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 169 $136,678.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $14,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00
Sales 87 $106,118.00
Office and Administrative Support 91 $12,420.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $0.00
Production 36 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 116 $112,361.00 91 $250,001.00
Business and Financial 110 $106,667.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 108 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 23 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 149 $136,826.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $0.00 13 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Sales 24 $0.00 63 $14,583.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 91 $12,420.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,379 households in Bal Harbour, with an average household size of 2.2 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 788 families in Bal Harbour with an average family size of 3.06 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 687 34 67 591
Average Household Size 3.09 3.15 3.18 0
Total Families 687 34 67 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.21 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 788 families in Bal Harbour, 13.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bal Harbour:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,774 housing units in Bal Harbour, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,379 36.54%
Vacant 2,395 63.46%

8.93% of the total 3,774 housing units in Bal Harbour are rental units. This is approximately 337 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,034 are occupied by the owner - or 27.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bal Harbour is $1,988.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bal Harbour that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    8
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    37
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    27
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    107
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    35
  • $3,000 or more
    91

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bal Harbour is $1,357,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bal Harbour that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    14
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    49
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    35
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    307
  • $1,000,000 or more
    582

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bal Harbour. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bal Harbour that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16
  • 1940 to 1949
    277
  • 1950 to 1959
    290
  • 1960 to 1969
    709
  • 1970 to 1979
    817
  • 1980 to 1989
    344
  • 1990 to 1999
    474
  • 2000 to 2009
    500
  • 2010 to 2013
    287
  • 2014 or later
    60

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bal Harbour that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    65
  • 1 vehicle available
    805
  • 2 vehicles available
    267
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    242

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bal Harbour get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bal Harbour that commute to work in a particular way.

34.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bal Harbour.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    120
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    17
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    9
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    95
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    102
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    119
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    124
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    70
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    43
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    148
  • 90 or more minutes
    23

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bal Harbour, Florida in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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