Opa-locka, Florida Population 2022
Opa-locka is a city located in Florida. Opa-locka has a 2020 population of 15,341. Opa-locka is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually but its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,239 in 2010.
The average household income in Opa-locka is $34,797 with a poverty rate of 41.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $904 per month, and the median house value is $154,300. The median age in Opa-locka is 35.6 years, 38.9 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
Opa-locka Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Opa-lockawas:
- Black or African American: 60.91%
- White: 33.80%
- Other race: 3.92%
- Two or more races: 1.15%
- Asian: 0.22%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9,837 | 60.91% |
| White | 5,458 | 33.80% |
| Some Other Race | 633 | 3.92% |
| Two or More Races | 186 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.22% |
Opa-locka Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,916 | 2.72 | 31 |
| Non Family | 2,182 | 1.12 | 13.8 |
| Female | 1,815 | 3.82 | 20.1 |
| Married | 1,328 | 3.73 | 65 |
| Male | 591 | 3.01 | 51.9 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,642 | 16.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,439 | 14.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,132 | 41.19% |
| Some College | 1,461 | 14.56% |
| Associates Degree | 505 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 732 | 7.30% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 1.21% |
Opa-locka Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,882 | 4,385 | 461 |
| Hispanic | 4,268 | 2,575 | 404 |
| Other Race | 403 | 300 | 127 |
| White | 195 | 109 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 70 | 16 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.57%.
Opa-locka Language by Age
Opa-locka Language
54.83% of Opa-locka residents speak only English, while 45.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.06% of the population.
Opa-locka Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,831 | 4,106 | 41.77% |
| Hispanic | 6,789 | 2,640 | 38.89% |
| Multiple | 186 | 128 | 68.82% |
| White | 197 | 76 | 38.58% |
| Other | 63 | NaN% |
41.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.35%
Male Poverty Rate
41.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Opa-locka
The race most likely to be in poverty in Opa-locka is Multiple, with 68.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Opa-locka is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.24%.
Opa-locka Marital Status
Marriage Rates
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.6%
Male Marriage Rate
22.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Opa-locka Married by Age and Sex
Opa-locka Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Opa-locka Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 231 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 3.18% |
| White | 136 | 3.50% |
| Other Race | 11 | 2.50% |
Opa-locka Veterans by Education
31.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.37%
Born in Opa-locka
67.24%
Native Born
32.76%
Foreign Born
15.93%
Non Citizen
16.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.24% of Opa-locka residents were born in the United States, with 55.37% having been born in Florida. 15.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15,341 | -182 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 15,523 | -182 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 15,705 | -182 | -1.15% |
| 2019 | 15,887 | -182 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 16,069 | -167 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 16,236 | -32 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 16,268 | -11 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 16,279 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 16,212 | 369 | 2.33% |
| 2013 | 15,843 | 284 | 1.83% |
| 2012 | 15,559 | 146 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 15,413 | 174 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 15,239 | 288 | 0.19% |
| 2000 | 14,951 | -332 | -0.22% |
| 1990 | 15,283 | 823 | 0.56% |
| 1980 | 14,460 | 2,558 | 1.97% |
| 1970 | 11,902 | 2,092 | 1.95% |
| 1960 | 9,810 | 4,539 | 6.41% |
| 1950 | 5,271 | 0.00% |