Opa-locka, FL Demographics

A map of Opa-locka's Population by Race

Opa-locka, Florida has an estimated population of 16,282, a slight decrease from the 16,463 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.1% Hispanic, 40.6% Black, 3.0% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Opa-locka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Opa-locka is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Opa-locka, that probability was 53.6% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Opa-locka is ranked the 248th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Opa-locka was ranked the 235th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Opa-locka's White Population

491 residents of Opa-locka, or 3.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Opa-locka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Opa-locka ranks 952nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Opa-locka's White population has grown by an estimated 54.9%. White residents' share of Opa-locka's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.0%.

Opa-locka is more White than neighboring Westview (1.1% White), Miami Gardens (2.4% White), West Little River (1.2% White), and Pinewood (1.7% White). Opa-locka is less White than neighboring Hialeah (3.2% White).

Opa-locka's Black Population

6,613 residents of Opa-locka, or 40.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Opa-locka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Opa-locka ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Opa-locka's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Black residents' share of Opa-locka's population has decreased from 50.0% to 40.6%.

Opa-locka is more Black than neighboring West Little River (38.1% Black), and Hialeah (0.8% Black). Opa-locka is less Black than neighboring Westview (56.6% Black), Miami Gardens (58.7% Black), and Pinewood (68.4% Black).

Opa-locka's Asian Population

51 residents of Opa-locka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Opa-locka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Opa-locka ranks 848th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Opa-locka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Asian residents' share of Opa-locka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Opa-locka is more Asian than neighboring Miami Gardens (0.2% Asian), West Little River (0% Asian), and Pinewood (0.2% Asian). Opa-locka is less Asian than neighboring Westview (1.7% Asian), and Hialeah (0.4% Asian).

Opa-locka's Hispanic Population

8,810 residents of Opa-locka, or 54.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Opa-locka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Opa-locka ranks 104th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Opa-locka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Opa-locka's population has increased from 46.2% to 54.1%.

Opa-locka is more Hispanic than neighboring Westview (37.2% Hispanic), Miami Gardens (36.3% Hispanic), and Pinewood (28.7% Hispanic). Opa-locka is less Hispanic than neighboring West Little River (59.7% Hispanic), and Hialeah (95.1% Hispanic).

Opa-locka's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Opa-locka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Opa-locka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Opa-locka ranks 720th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Opa-locka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Opa-locka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Opa-locka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinewood (0% Native American/Other). Opa-locka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westview (1% Native American/Other), and Miami Gardens (0.5% Native American/Other).

Opa-locka's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Opa-locka, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Opa-locka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Opa-locka ranks 897th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Opa-locka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Opa-locka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Opa-locka is more Multiracial than neighboring West Little River (0.8% Multiracial), Pinewood (1% Multiracial), and Hialeah (0.2% Multiracial). Opa-locka is less Multiracial than neighboring Westview (2.4% Multiracial), and Miami Gardens (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.