The increase in population in Hialeah due to migration has been confirmed by preliminary figures presented during the third workshop on the impact of the migratory wave in the city.
Statistics obtained by the city’s Municipal Council. According to these data, on Saturday, March 23, between 7:00 am and 9:00 am, the presence of approximately 263,000 people was recorded in Hialeah. With an average stay of 17 hours. These numbers remained similar through midnight, with 265,000 people counted.
Although the mayor had anticipated an increase of 150,000 people, preliminary numbers exceed the 224,000 residents recognized by the official census. Although these figures still need to be adjusted, Placer.ai provides a reliable sample of population flow in the city.
The technological tool uses geolocation data from approximately 30 million electronic devices in the United States. Although the data is preliminary and unofficial, it offers an important perspective to understand demographic change in a city that has experienced a migratory impact in recent years.
Mayor Bovo announced his intention to discuss the use of these technologies with federal legislators during his trip to Washington. There is concern about the possible lack of recognition of this data by the federal government, which could affect the distribution of funds to the city.
Especially Cubans
In the last two years, approximately 400,000 Cubans have arrived in the United States, many of whom have settled in South Florida, particularly Hialeah.
During the workshop, the impact of immigration was analyzed from various perspectives, with the participation of state senator Ana María Rodríguez, immigration lawyer Miguel Inda Romero and community relations specialist Berta Cassidy.
The data collected by the official census is essential for determining the distribution of federal funds in local communities, which provide vital services to residents. Although more detailed analysis is still needed, the workshop and the preliminary data obtained represent a first step toward a more complete understanding of the impact of migration in Hialeah and the South Florida region.
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