Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Oakland Park, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

44,682

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

33.1%14,785

White

32.6%14,556

Black

26.8%11,979

Two or More

4.1%1,847

Asian

3%1,325

Other

0.3%132

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%856

High School Diploma

27.5%8,690

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%2,029

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%4,035

Associate's Degree

11.6%3,659

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%5,562

Master's Degree

7%2,226

Professional Degree

2.2%686

Doctorate

1%304

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$385,000

Median Renti

$1,804

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%9,930

Renter-Occupied

41.7%7,115

Total Units

19,114

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%312

$50K–$100K

1.2%117

$100K–$150K

2.8%283

$150K–$200K

7.3%720

$200K–$300K

15.7%1,563

$300K–$500K

42.1%4,181

$500K–$1M

26.2%2,597

$1M+

1.6%157

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

124

$750–$1,000

257

$1,000–$1,250

313

$1,250–$1,500

930

$1,500–$2,000

2,951

$2,000+

2,277

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%338

2010–2019

4.5%854

2000–2009

4.6%872

1990–1999

6.7%1,290

1980–1989

16%3,066

1970–1979

21.1%4,025

1960–1969

20.1%3,838

1950–1959

22.6%4,320

1940–1949

0.8%157

1939 or earlier

1.9%354

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.7%15,286

No Fuel

6.4%1,084

Utility Gas

2.8%480

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%128

Solar

0.4%61

Wood

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,708

Mean Household Incomei

$98,343

Per Capita Incomei

$39,645

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

27,368

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%736

$10K–$15K

2.7%452

$15K–$20K

3.4%581

$20K–$25K

2.5%424

$25K–$30K

2%345

$30K–$35K

3%503

$35K–$40K

3.1%526

$40K–$45K

3.8%642

$45K–$50K

6.4%1,087

$50K–$60K

8.4%1,439

$60K–$75K

11.9%2,025

$75K–$100K

14.6%2,496

$100K–$125K

11.1%1,896

$125K–$150K

5.4%927

$150K–$200K

8.7%1,484

$200K+

8.7%1,482

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

226

Residentsi

476

Avg. Tenant Renti

$633/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers226 homes86% occupied$633/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,708/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

73%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

19%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15,69435.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

887

United Kingdom

328

Mexico

288

Canada

242

Poland

China

India

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

25,263

Avg. Commutei

25.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,691

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,589(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.5%Insured

16.5%Uninsured