The People

The People of Miami, Florida

The city of Miami, Florida represents one of the most unique populations in the US:

  • Population: 5 million; one of the most densely populated cities.

  • The second most unchurched city in the US. 14% of Miami's population is protestant. There is 1 Christian Church for every 1.8 million people in Miami. (Compared to Indianapolis, where there is 1 for every 32,609 people).

  • City with the most residents born outside the country (59%). 160 countries and 140 languages are represented.

  • Racial make-up: 22% African American, 11% Caucasian, 65% Hispanic, 2% Other

  • Second most dangerous city in the US.

  • 32% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty level.

  • Called the "Gateway to the World," Miami has embraced globalization and as a result has become a major banking and business hub in the U.S. and the world. Over 500 multinational firms already use Miami as their base

  • By 2012, Miami's downtown skyline will go from twelve to 71 skyscrapers!

Miami is an international city in our very own backyard. Imagine the world-wide impact new followers of Christ could have in fulfilling the mission of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth!

 

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