Miami Beach is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The city was incorporated on March 26, 1915. It is located on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean; the Bay separates Miami Beach from the city of Miami, Florida. The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Miami, " despite being a distinct municipality. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 87, 933. 55.5% of the population was foreign born. A 2005 population estimate for the city was 87, 925. Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.