Population 47,963 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Opa-Locka
Household size in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.58 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.39 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.27 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Opa-Locka are large by national standards, averaging 3.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.11 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 29 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Opa-Locka are younger than 39.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Miami area, where the median age is 42.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Opa-Locka (22.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Only 24 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Opa-Locka
Renters in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Opa-Locka rent their homes (40.2%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 46.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Opa-Locka than nationally: 6.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Opa-Locka has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Opa-Locka is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,030 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,285 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,743 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$737 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Opa-Locka costs $1,743 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Miami area overall ($2,112). Rent has climbed $737 a month since 2006–10, up 73%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Opa-Locka
Bachelor's degrees in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Opa-Locka: 14.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 49 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Opa-Locka never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 21 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Opa-Locka
| Period | Opa-Locka | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Opa-Locka is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Opa-Locka compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opa-Locka | 3.27 | 39.6 | 22.1% | 40.2% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,743 | 14.5% | 76.0% | 4.9% |
| Miami Gardens | 3.24 | 39.0 | 20.5% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 1971 | $2,029 | 19.7% | 84.8% | 8.8% |
| Country Club | 2.91 | 40.2 | 19.1% | 54.4% | 5.0% | 1989 | $2,034 | 35.0% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| Westview | 3.48 | 39.2 | 20.1% | 34.8% | 4.0% | 1964 | $1,902 | 14.4% | 78.3% | 4.0% |
| Miami Lakes | 2.93 | 42.1 | 13.3% | 40.2% | 3.6% | 1989 | $2,178 | 44.0% | 92.9% | 3.1% |
| Golden Glades | 3.15 | 39.1 | 22.6% | 48.7% | 8.0% | 1966 | $1,640 | 20.2% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
| Hialeah | 3.09 | 45.3 | 15.3% | 49.4% | 3.3% | 1975 | $1,921 | 23.3% | 77.7% | 3.9% |
| Miramar | 3.16 | 39.4 | 16.0% | 31.6% | 4.4% | 1992 | $2,367 | 38.5% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Pinewood | 3.43 | 40.8 | 21.1% | 57.9% | 5.5% | 1968 | $1,552 | 9.6% | 70.3% | 6.4% |
| West Little River | 3.34 | 43.1 | 17.7% | 44.6% | 6.2% | 1961 | $1,675 | 18.0% | 76.0% | 6.9% |
| North Miami | 3.05 | 38.5 | 17.3% | 54.6% | 9.4% | 1965 | $1,768 | 26.1% | 83.4% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Opa-Locka. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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