Opa-Locka, FL population by race
The table below shows Opa-Locka's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 4,435 | 27.19% |
Black or African American | 9,383 | 57.53% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
Asian | 10 | 0.06% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 558 | 3.42% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,924 | 11.80% |
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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): 27.19% are White, 57.53% are Black or African American, 0.06% are Asian, 3.42% are some other race and 11.80% are multiracial.
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 9,383 (57.53% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 1,924 (11.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Opa-Locka, FL
By ethnicity, 6,92 (42.43% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 9,39 (57.57% 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 8,715 (92.81% of the total 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 | 536 | 5.71% |
Black or African American alone | 8,715 | 92.81% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 128 | 1.36% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 0.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Opa-Locka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Cuban origin, with a population of 3,684 (53.24% of the total 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 | 13 | 0.19% |
Puerto Rican | 524 | 7.57% |
Cuban | 3,684 | 53.24% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,699 | 39.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Opa-Locka, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 42.43% 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 3,684 (53.24% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Opa-Locka, FL have?
Opa-Locka, FL has 9,383 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 57.53% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Opa-Locka is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Opa-Locka, FL?
With 42.43% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Opa-Locka.
That being said, with a 57.53% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Opa-Locka.
What is the majority race in Opa-Locka, FL?
With a population of 9,383 (57.53% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Opa-Locka.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Opa-Locka, with 57.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates