Hialeah

by The Linguist

Hialeah, Florida

Hialeah is a city located in Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2022, Hialeah has an estimated population of 238,942 residents, making it the sixth-largest city in Florida. Hialeah forms part of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to over 6 million people as of the 2020 census.

History of Hialeah

Hialeah was founded in the early 1920s. The city was developed by Glenn Curtiss and James Bright, who had acquired a 600-acre tract of land to create a community to house the employees of the nearby Miami airport and also as a place for winter vacationing.

The name “Hialeah” was derived from Muskogee language words “Hiyiha” meaning “pretty prairie” and “li” meaning “village”. It refers to the natural beauty of the prairie land found in the area.

For more on the history of Hialeah, visit the Hialeah page on Wikipedia.

Population

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 238,942 people living in the city of Hialeah. It is the sixth-largest city in Florida by population. The racial makeup of Hialeah is:

  • 93.2% White
  • 2.8% Black or African American
  • 0.4% Native American
  • 0.6% Asian
  • 2.7% from other races
  • 3.2% from two or more races

95.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. A significant majority of Hialeah residents are of Cuban origin, with over 90% of residents reporting Cuban ancestry.

Economy and Major Employers

Historically Hialeah relied on agriculture, but has transitioned to become an industrial and service-based economy today. Some of the major employers and industries in Hialeah include:

  • City of Hialeah – 501 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010, Phone: (305) 883-5800
  • athenahealth – 2601 NW 79th Avenue Suite 100, Doral, FL 33122, Phone: (844) 443-6843
  • CSCAT – 8300 NW 53rd St #102, Doral, FL 33166, Phone: (305) 471-0161
  • Via Hair – 1090 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL 33014, Phone: (305) 558-8089
  • G4S – 1680 W 68th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33014, Phone: (800) 275-8301

Other major industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare, education, construction, and transportation.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Hialeah include:

Transportation

Hialeah is served by several major highways including the Palmetto Expressway and Hialeah Expressway. Public transportation is provided by the Metrorail operated by Miami-Dade Transit.

Education

Public schools in Hialeah are operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the fourth-largest school district in the United States. Hialeah is home to numerous public and private schools. Notable institutions include:

Local Resources

Here are some other useful resources for Hialeah residents and visitors: