What is the population of Miami?
Miami's metropolitan area has about 6,166,000 people, making it the 62nd largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
Metro population
6,166,000
0.074% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+1.02%
About 172 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
1,005/km²
6,137 km² metro area
City proper
487,014
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Miami
With a metropolitan population of 6,166,000, Miami is a major urban center in southeastern North America. The city proper spans a dense area of 1,005 people per km² at near sea level, having been founded in 1825. Annual growth of 1% reflects steady expansion across the region.
Miami International Airport (MIA) serves as the primary aviation hub, supplemented by Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in the vicinity. The city is led by Mayor Francis X. Suarez.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
- Country
- United States
- Continent
- North America
- World rank
- #62 of 140
- Share of country
- 1.8%
- Founded
- 1825
- Leadership
- Francis X. Suarez
- Elevation
- 2 m
- Coordinates
- 25.774, -80.194
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Miami International AirportMIA
10 km from the city centre
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive AirportOPF
17 km from the city centre
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFLL
33 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Miami | 6.17M |
Population Trend in United States
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 154,202,680 |
| 1960 | 180,274,555 |
| 1970 | 207,796,339 |
| 1980 | 229,858,655 |
| 1990 | 253,373,387 |
| 2000 | 281,484,131 |
| 2010 | 311,062,790 |
| 2020 | 339,436,159 |
| 2030 | 355,649,881 |
| 2040 | 370,209,316 |
| 2050 | 380,846,910 |
| 2060 | 388,918,394 |
| 2070 | 398,218,088 |
| 2080 | 407,079,816 |
| 2090 | 414,457,640 |
| 2100 | 421,278,889 |
Other Major Cities in United States
14 more cities in our dataset.
- New York18.9M · +0.05%
- Los Angeles12.5M · +0.10%
- Chicago8.9M · −0.15%
- Dallas7.64M · +1.35%
- Houston7.34M · +1.45%
- Washington D.C.6.39M · +0.75%
- Atlanta6.14M · +1.25%
- Philadelphia5.72M · +0.08%
- Phoenix5.07M · +1.75%
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
Miami Population FAQ
What is the difference between Miami's city and metro population?
About 487,014 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 6,166,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Miami growing or shrinking?
Miami is growing at +1.02% a year.
What share of United States's population lives in Miami?
Miami's metro area holds about 1.8% of United States's total population.
How densely populated is Miami?
Miami has roughly 1,005 people per km² across a metro area of about 6,137 km².
Which airports serve Miami?
The nearest major airports are Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Which country is Miami in?
Miami is in United States, in North America.
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