Oakland Park, FL population by race
The table below shows Oakland Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,839 | 47.30% |
| Black or African American | 12,538 | 28.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 139 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 906 | 2.06% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.16% |
| Some other race | 1,908 | 4.33% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,655 | 17.38% |
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Oakland Park population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Oakland Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Oakland Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Oakland Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 47.30% are white, 28.46% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.06% are Asian, 0.16% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.33% are some other race and 17.38% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Oakland Park, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Oakland Park is White with a population of 20,839 (47.30% of the total population).
Oakland Park 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Oakland Park is White with a population of 20,839 (47.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,655 (17.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Oakland Park, FL
By ethnicity, 13,826 (31.38% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 30,230 (68.62% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Oakland Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 15,248 (50.44% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Oakland Park, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Oakland Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Oakland Park Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 15,248 | 50.44% |
| Black or African American alone | 12,442 | 41.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 50 | 0.17% |
| Asian alone | 875 | 2.89% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 21 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 132 | 0.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,462 | 4.84% |
Among the Hispanic population in Oakland Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 9,145 (66.14% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Oakland Park, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Oakland Park's Hispanic population.
Oakland Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,045 | 7.56% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,953 | 14.13% |
| Cuban | 1,683 | 12.17% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9,145 | 66.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Oakland Park, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.38% of Oakland Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Oakland Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 9,145 (66.14% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Oakland Park, FL have?
Oakland Park, FL has 12,538 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 28.46% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Oakland Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Oakland Park, FL?
With 68.62% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Oakland Park.
That being said, with a 28.46% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Oakland Park.
What is the majority race in Oakland Park, FL?
With a population of 20,839 (47.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Oakland Park.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Oakland Park, with 28.46% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
