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Miami, OK
City in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Population
12,926
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,164
ZIP codes
0
Miami and its ZIP codes
Miami at a glance
- Miami is about 20 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 36th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $46,410, 29% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,600 (46% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Miami, OK
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants55
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Miami, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,410
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,934), Irish Americans (1,313), Mexican Americans (684).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Miami.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,310
12,894 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $9,740 per person
How people get to work
Miami, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Miami, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
674
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
189
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Miami, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Miami
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DotyvilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| North MiamiTown | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| CommerceCity | 3.8 mi | 2.3 |
| NarcissaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.1 |
| QuapawTown | 7.3 mi | 0.8 |
| FairlandTown | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| WyandotteTown | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| PeoriaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WelchTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| BluejacketTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Baxter Springs, KSCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| AftonTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Seneca, MOCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Lowell, KSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Riverton, KSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Chetopa, KSCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Miami, OK in?
- Miami is in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Miami, OK?
- About 12,926 people live in Miami, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Miami?
- Nearby places include Dotyville (2.7 mi), North Miami (2.8 mi), Commerce (3.8 mi), Narcissa (6.2 mi), Quapaw (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023