Opa-locka, FL Demographics
A map of Opa-locka's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 8,227 | 50.0% |
Hispanic | 7,604 | 46.2% |
White | 317 | 1.9% |
Multiracial | 192 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 83 | 0.5% |
Asian | 40 | 0.2% |
Opa-locka, Florida had a population of 16,463 in 2020. It was 1.9% White, 50.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 46.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Opa-locka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is the 235th most populous. 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's White Population
317 residents of Opa-locka identify as White, or 1.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Opa-locka considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is ranked #952 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Opa-locka is less White than neighboring Westview (2.2% White), Miami Gardens (2.5% White), West Little River (2.6% White), Pinewood (2.2% White), and Golden Glades (5.2% White).
Opa-locka's Black Population
8,227 residents of Opa-locka identify as Black, or 50.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Opa-locka considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Opa-locka is more Black than neighboring West Little River (37.8% Black). Opa-locka is less Black than neighboring Westview (56.3% Black), Miami Gardens (61.9% Black), Pinewood (66.1% Black), and Golden Glades (68.3% Black).
Opa-locka's Asian Population
40 residents of Opa-locka identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Opa-locka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is ranked #844 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Opa-locka is less Asian than neighboring Miami Gardens (0.6% Asian), and Golden Glades (1.6% Asian).
Opa-locka's Hispanic Population
7,604 residents of Opa-locka identify as Hispanic, or 46.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Opa-locka larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is ranked #102 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Opa-locka is more Hispanic than neighboring Westview (39.3% Hispanic), Miami Gardens (32.9% Hispanic), Pinewood (29.4% Hispanic), and Golden Glades (22.3% Hispanic). Opa-locka is less Hispanic than neighboring West Little River (57.9% Hispanic).
Opa-locka's Native American/Other Population
83 residents of Opa-locka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Opa-locka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is ranked #683 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Opa-locka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinewood (0.4% Native American/Other). Opa-locka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westview (0.7% Native American/Other), Miami Gardens (0.7% Native American/Other), and Golden Glades (0.7% Native American/Other).
Opa-locka's Multiracial Population
192 residents of Opa-locka identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Opa-locka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Opa-locka is ranked #887 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Opa-locka is more Multiracial than neighboring West Little River (1.1% Multiracial). Opa-locka is less Multiracial than neighboring Westview (1.3% Multiracial), Miami Gardens (1.5% Multiracial), Pinewood (1.6% Multiracial), and Golden Glades (2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.