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Opa-locka

Florida · 16,463 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 $22,494. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,900. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,463
+10%since 2000
from 14,951 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,821 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+32%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Opa-locka
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,494
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,631 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,946
+57%since 2000
from $9,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
71.6% rent
Afford Score
7.6
+114%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(469)
Black66.4%(9,933)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(4,268)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(8,561)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(317)
Black50%(8,227)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(7,604)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other1.2%(192)
Diversity Score66.5%(10,942)
Diversity Score
66
+16%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
34.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opa-locka, Florida?

Opa-locka, Florida has about 16,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Opa-locka, Florida earns about $22,494 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 $169,900, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Opa-locka, Florida?

About 8.7% 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 40.4% of people in Opa-locka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Opa-locka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Opa-locka, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,180 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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