Oakland Park is a city located in Broward County Florida. Oakland Park has a 2024 population of 44,092. Oakland Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,142 in 2020.
The average household income in Oakland Park is $91,935 with a poverty rate of 12.69%. The median age in Oakland Park is 39.5 years: 41.2 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oakland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,908 | 40.69% |
| Black or African American | 12,264 | 27.86% |
| Two or more races | 10,222 | 23.22% |
| Other race | 2,238 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 1,227 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.15% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,303 | 2.53 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Non Family | 7,894 | 1.35 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Married | 5,024 | 3.53 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 3,172 | 3.63 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 1,213 | 3.21 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,334 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 3,533 | 11.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,579 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,066 | 9.63% |
| High School Graduate | 10,073 | 31.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,696 | 5.33% |
| Some College | 5,567 | 17.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,188 | 11,648 | 4,396 |
| Hispanic | 10,323 | 7,892 | 2,061 |
| Black | 7,253 | 6,366 | 1,356 |
| 2+ Races | 6,810 | 5,334 | 1,301 |
| Other Race | 1,826 | 1,487 | 295 |
| Asian | 1,021 | 876 | 470 |
| Native American | 88 | 76 | 0 |
| Islander | 68 | 68 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,326 | $66,124 | $49,784 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,357 | $87,935 | $63,973 |
| High School Graduate | $34,754 | $38,523 | $29,954 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,812 | $32,757 | $21,227 |
| Overall | $40,823 | $44,550 | $36,953 |
| Some College | $41,832 | $45,109 | $39,703 |
$40,823
Average Earnings
$44,550
Average Male
$36,953
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
55.77% of Oakland Park residents speak only English, while 44.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,520 | 2,245 | 15.46% |
| White | 14,261 | 1,591 | 11.16% |
| Black | 12,208 | 1,398 | 11.45% |
| Multiple | 10,207 | 1,372 | 13.44% |
| Other | 2,238 | 463 | 20.69% |
| Asian | 1,199 | 180 | 15.01% |
12.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.18%
Male Poverty Rate
13.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oakland Park is Other, with 20.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oakland Park is White, with 11.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.65% |
| High School | 9.98% |
| Some College | 8.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.29% |
| Female Employed | 6.39% |
| Male Employed | 5.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,931 | $93,549 |
| Households | $68,424 | $91,935 |
| Married Families | $99,087 | $122,703 |
| Non Families | $59,733 | $83,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,476
Number of Veterans
1,310
Male Veterans
166
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 451 |
| Vietnam | 383 |
| Second Gulf War | 365 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 545 |
| 65 to 74 | 308 |
| 55 to 64 | 287 |
| 75+ | 204 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,004 | 6.45% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 2.68% |
| Black | 274 | 3.3% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 1.18% |
| Other Race | 86 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.85%
Born in Oakland Park
64.86%
Native Born
35.14%
Foreign Born
18.7%
Non Citizen
16.44%
Naturalized
64.86% of Oakland Park residents were born in the United States, with 32.85% having been born in Florida. 18.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 44,030 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2028 | 44,043 | -12 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 44,055 | -12 | -0.03% |
| 2026 | 44,067 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2025 | 44,080 | -12 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 44,092 | -13 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 44,105 | 281 | 0.64% |
| 2022 | 43,824 | 72 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 43,752 | -390 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 44,142 | -1,118 | -2.47% |
| 2019 | 45,260 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 45,260 | 332 | 0.74% |
| 2017 | 44,928 | 731 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 44,197 | 351 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 43,846 | 421 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 43,425 | 352 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 43,073 | 372 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 42,701 | 556 | 1.32% |
| 2011 | 42,145 | 742 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 41,403 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 30,966 | 4,640 | 17.63% |
| 1990 | 26,326 | 3,382 | 14.74% |
| 1980 | 22,944 | 6,683 | 41.1% |
| 1970 | 16,261 | 10,930 | 205.03% |
| 1960 | 5,331 | -38,699 | -87.89% |