North Miami is a multi-ethnic community. It shares South Florida's joy and excitement, and exemplifies the vibrant diversity upon which the region thrives. In that sense, North Miami is unique - a microcosm of a complex and rich palate of languages, cultures, ages, and races. 

The racial/ethnic background of North Miami is 40 percent African American, 35 percent Caucasian, 23 percent Hispanic/Latino, 8 percent Other, 2 percent Asian American/Pacific Islander, and 1 percent American Indian. The median household income is between $25,000 and $50,000 and the average education level is either some secondary education or trade school.  Thirty-eight percent of adults and 13 percent of youth are considered obese.

North Miami's goals are to (1) educate the community on the benefits of healthy lifestyle behaviors, (2) improve opportunities for physical activity within the community, (3) improve nutrition within the community, and (4) make connections within community schools to facilitate good nutrition and regular physical activity.