US Census released American Community Survey, 2005-2009 data set that gives a snapshot of the American population. The Herald reported on the data for Miami-Dade and Broward.
Some interesting facts:
- Miami-Dade’s population about 2.5 million.
- 61 % Hispanics, 20 % Blacks, the rest being mostly white non-Hispanics.
- Median family income : $39,000 – Blacks, $45,000 – Hispanics, $84,000 – White; $62,000 – US
via Miami-Dade is rich, poor, polarized and getting better educated – Miami-Dade – MiamiHerald.com.