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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Opa-locka

Florida · 14,951 residents · 4.308 sq mi
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Opa-locka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,631. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,300. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,951
−2%since 1990
from 15,283 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,471 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,548 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.3
+1%since 1990
from 27.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Opa-locka
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,631
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,538
+41%since 1990
from $6,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
36.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 35.3% in 1990
63.9% rent
3.5
+7%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(3,754)
Black69.7%(10,654)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(4,222)
Asian0.5%(77)
Diversity Score77%(11,769)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(469)
Black66.4%(9,933)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(4,268)
Asian0.2%(30)
Diversity Score57.3%(8,561)
57
−26%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opa-locka, Florida?

Opa-locka, Florida has about 14,951 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Opa-locka, Florida?

The typical household in Opa-locka, Florida earns about $19,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opa-locka, Florida expensive?

In Opa-locka, Florida, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Opa-locka, Florida?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Opa-locka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opa-locka, Florida?

About 35.2% of people in Opa-locka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Opa-locka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Opa-locka, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 332 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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