Miami-Dade County (/ m aɪ ˈ æ m i ˈ d eɪ d /) is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida. The county had a population of 2,701,767 as of the 2020 census, [4] making it the most populous county in Florida and the seventh-most populous county in the United States. [8]

Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) takes in about 30,000 dogs and cats each year, regardless of age, breed, medical condition, or temperament. The stray and abandoned animals in our care receive high-quality veterinary care. Animal Services first achieved their lifesaving status in 2015.

Find and access various online services offered by Miami-Dade County, such as permits, payments, records, meetings, and more. Conduct business transactions online instead of visiting County offices in person.

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As Miami-Dade County’s Mayor, she oversees a metropolitan government with more than 31,000 employees serving nearly 3 million residents, managing an annual budget of approximately $12 billion.

Learn about the third largest school district in the U.S., serving 337,100 students and 50,000 adult learners. Find out how to apply for school choice, enroll students, access COVID-19 relief funds, and more.

The government of Miami-Dade County is defined and authorized under the Constitution of Florida, Florida law, and the Home Rule Charter of Miami-Dade County. [ 1 ] Since its formation in 1957, Miami-Dade County, Florida has had a two-tier system of government.

QuickFacts Miami-Dade County, Florida. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

Miami-Dade County, Florida. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.