Miami Shores is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,380 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,040. Miami Shores is an older suburb of Miami, and despite its proximity to downtown Miami, it has a suburban feel. Miami Shores is also known as the home of Barry University. Miami Shores is located at 25°51′55″N 80°11′18″W / 25.865240°N 80.188451°W / 25.865240; -80.188451.