Opa-Locka, FL population by race
The table below shows Opa-Locka's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,251 | 13.98% |
| Black or African American | 7,410 | 46.03% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,106 | 6.87% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,251 | 32.62% |
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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): 13.98% are white, 46.03% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.29% are Asian, 6.87% are some other race and 32.62% 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 7,410 (46.03% of the total population).
Opa-Locka '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 Opa-Locka is Black or African American with a population of 7,410 (46.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,251 (32.62% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Opa-Locka, FL
By ethnicity, 8,315 (51.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,782 (48.34% 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 6,935 (89.12% 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 | 513 | 6.59% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,935 | 89.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 32 | 0.41% |
| Asian alone | 47 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 2 | 0.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 253 | 3.25% |
Among the Hispanic population in Opa-Locka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 4,739 (56.99% 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 | 64 | 0.77% |
| Puerto Rican | 529 | 6.36% |
| Cuban | 4,739 | 56.99% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,983 | 35.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Opa-Locka, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 51.66% 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 4,739 (56.99% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Opa-Locka, FL have?
Opa-Locka, FL has 7,410 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 46.03% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Opa-Locka is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Opa-Locka, FL?
With 51.66% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Opa-Locka.
That being said, with a 13.98% 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 7,410 (46.03% 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 13.98% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
