Opa-locka is a city located in Miami-Dade County Florida. Opa-locka has a 2024 population of 15,597. Opa-locka is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,383 in 2020.
The average household income in Opa-locka is $45,034 with a poverty rate of 27.99%. The median age in Opa-locka is 35 years: 34 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Opa-locka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,388 | 51.68% |
| Two or more races | 3,817 | 23.52% |
| White | 3,257 | 20.07% |
| Other race | 671 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,231 | 2.6 | 32 | 68 |
| Non Family | 2,241 | 1.07 | 9 | 91 |
| Female | 1,724 | 3.54 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Married | 1,495 | 3.56 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Male | 771 | 3.08 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
32.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,306 | 11.96% |
| Associates Degree | 826 | 7.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 692 | 6.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 1.23% |
| High School Graduate | 4,651 | 42.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,840 | 16.85% |
| Some College | 1,472 | 13.48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,470 | 4,206 | 401 |
| Hispanic | 5,243 | 3,111 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 2,504 | 1,565 | 103 |
| Other Race | 494 | 347 | 87 |
| White | 388 | 380 | 135 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 24 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,132 | $46,325 | $37,569 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,667 | $0 | $78,110 |
| High School Graduate | $27,413 | $30,268 | $24,263 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,317 | $30,104 | $23,180 |
| Overall | $31,559 | $32,196 | $30,737 |
| Some College | $40,318 | $45,606 | $34,803 |
$31,559
Average Earnings
$32,196
Average Male
$30,737
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.07% of Opa-locka residents speak only English, while 50.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,385 | 2,295 | 27.37% |
| Hispanic | 7,564 | 2,219 | 29.34% |
| Multiple | 3,812 | 1,156 | 30.33% |
| Other | 671 | 257 | 38.3% |
| White | 493 | 60 | 12.17% |
| Native | 37 | 37 | 100% |
27.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.71%
Male Poverty Rate
31.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Opa-locka is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Opa-locka is White, with 12.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.82% |
| High School | 28.25% |
| Some College | 15.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.94% |
| Female Employed | 9.85% |
| Male Employed | 8.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,308 | $56,067 |
| Households | $30,101 | $45,034 |
| Married Families | $71,070 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,859 | $21,375 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.6%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
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
479
Number of Veterans
429
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 180 |
| First Gulf War | 151 |
| World War II | 39 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 242 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 410 | 6.57% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 1.16% |
| White | 52 | 1.98% |
| Other Race | 17 | 3.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
54.17%
Born in Opa-locka
63.3%
Native Born
36.7%
Foreign Born
17.38%
Non Citizen
19.33%
Naturalized
63.3% of Opa-locka residents were born in the United States, with 54.17% having been born in Florida. 17.38% 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 | 14,615 | -197 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 14,812 | -196 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 15,008 | -196 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 15,204 | -197 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 15,401 | -196 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 15,597 | -197 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 15,794 | -90 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 15,884 | -179 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 16,063 | -320 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 16,383 | 529 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 15,854 | -184 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 16,038 | -173 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 16,211 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 16,253 | -24 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 16,277 | 67 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 16,210 | 367 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 15,843 | 284 | 1.83% |
| 2012 | 15,559 | 147 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 15,412 | 173 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 15,239 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,951 | -332 | -2.17% |
| 1990 | 15,283 | 823 | 5.69% |
| 1980 | 14,460 | 2,558 | 21.49% |
| 1970 | 11,902 | 2,092 | 21.33% |
| 1960 | 9,810 | 4,539 | 86.11% |
| 1950 | 5,271 | -9,344 | -63.93% |