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 $49,475 with a poverty rate of 29.91%. The median age in Opa-locka is 35.2 years: 33.9 years for males, and 37.3 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 | 7,410 | 46.03% |
| Two or more races | 5,251 | 32.62% |
| White | 2,251 | 13.98% |
| Other race | 1,106 | 6.87% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.2% |
| 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 | 5,767 | 2.78 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
| Non Family | 2,046 | 1.12 | 12.2 | 87.8 |
| Female | 1,497 | 3.82 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Married | 1,463 | 3.84 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Male | 761 | 3.2 | 52 | 48 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
31.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,338 | 12.43% |
| Associates Degree | 865 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 643 | 5.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 1.18% |
| High School Graduate | 4,781 | 44.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,653 | 15.36% |
| Some College | 1,357 | 12.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,850 | 3,539 | 197 |
| Black | 4,671 | 3,801 | 412 |
| 2+ Races | 3,563 | 2,344 | 120 |
| Other Race | 761 | 555 | 63 |
| White | 384 | 375 | 138 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 19 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 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 40.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,000 | $46,148 | $31,700 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,862 | $0 | $83,092 |
| High School Graduate | $28,929 | $30,088 | $28,467 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,317 | $41,429 | $23,094 |
| Overall | $31,630 | $32,267 | $30,782 |
| Some College | $40,490 | $48,000 | $36,951 |
$31,630
Average Earnings
$32,267
Average Male
$30,782
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.89% of Opa-locka residents speak only English, while 54.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,315 | 2,497 | 30.03% |
| Black | 7,408 | 2,343 | 31.63% |
| Multiple | 5,241 | 1,463 | 27.91% |
| Other | 1,106 | 357 | 32.28% |
| White | 512 | 76 | 14.84% |
| Native | 32 | 32 | 100% |
29.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.93%
Male Poverty Rate
34.19%
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 14.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.35% |
| High School | 29.26% |
| Some College | 18.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.32% |
| Female Employed | 10.27% |
| Male Employed | 8.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,275 | $58,559 |
| Households | $31,680 | $49,475 |
| Married Families | $58,904 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,967 | $24,385 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
360
Number of Veterans
346
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Vietnam | 67 |
| World War II | 47 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 179 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 275 | 5.14% |
| White | 60 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.9% |
| Other Race | 25 | 2.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
53.37%
Born in Opa-locka
60.7%
Native Born
39.3%
Foreign Born
19.85%
Non Citizen
19.45%
Naturalized
60.7% of Opa-locka residents were born in the United States, with 53.37% having been born in Florida. 19.85% 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% |