The map below shows majority race by area in Oakland Park, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Oakland Park racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Oakland Park overall is white, making up 34.2% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 31.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Oakland Park, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.2% |
Hispanic |
30.1% |
Black |
31.7% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.2% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Oakland Park, FL Population |
|---|---|
White |
34.2% |
Hispanic |
30.1% |
Black |
31.7% |
Asian |
1.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.2% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oakland Park, FL
The map below shows diversity in Oakland Park. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Oakland Park Diversity Score
96
With a diversity score of 96 out of 100, Oakland Park is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Oakland Park's proper boundaries is to the northeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the south parts of Oakland Park.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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