How many Cubans are there in Miami

40% Cubans. Among the Spanish-speaking population in Miami, 40% are Cuban immigrants and descendants, mainly from the wave of Cuban immigrants in the 1950s and 1960s. During the Cuban Revolution, many Cubans left their homes to find a new life, and Miami became their first choice because of its geographical proximity to Cuba. These Cuban immigrants brought Cuban language, culture and customs, which had a great influence on Miami's society and culture.