Opa-Locka, FL population by race
The table below shows Opa-Locka's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,257 | 20.07% |
| Black or African American | 8,388 | 51.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 671 | 4.13% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,817 | 23.52% |
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Opa-Locka 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; Opa-Locka has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Opa-Locka's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Opa-Locka population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 20.07% are white, 51.68% are Black or African American, 0.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.37% are Asian, 4.13% are some other race and 23.52% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Opa-Locka, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Opa-Locka is Black or African American with a population of 8,388 (51.68% of the total population).
Opa-Locka 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Opa-Locka is Black or African American with a population of 8,388 (51.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,817 (23.52% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Opa-Locka, FL
By ethnicity, 7,564 (46.61% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,666 (53.39% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Opa-Locka, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 7,867 (90.78% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Opa-Locka, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Opa-Locka's Non-Hispanic population.
Opa-Locka 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 | 494 | 5.70% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,867 | 90.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 37 | 0.43% |
| Asian alone | 60 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 2 | 0.02% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 206 | 2.38% |
Among the Hispanic population in Opa-Locka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 4,546 (60.10% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Opa-Locka, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Opa-Locka's Hispanic population.
Opa-Locka Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 470 | 6.21% |
| Cuban | 4,546 | 60.10% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,548 | 33.69% |
Things to know
What percentage of Opa-Locka, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 46.61% of Opa-Locka population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Opa-Locka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 4,546 (60.10% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Opa-Locka, FL have?
Opa-Locka, FL has 8,388 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 51.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Opa-Locka is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Opa-Locka, FL?
With 53.39% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Opa-Locka.
That being said, with a 20.07% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Opa-Locka.
What is the majority race in Opa-Locka, FL?
With a population of 8,388 (51.68% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Opa-Locka.
Whites are second largest race in Opa-Locka, with 20.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
