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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.

Opa-locka, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,282

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.1%8,810

Black

40.6%6,613

White

3%491

Two or More

1.6%266

Asian

0.3%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%36

Other

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%522

High School Diploma

39%4,253

Some College (<1 yr)

2.6%286

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%943

Associate's Degree

9.1%992

Bachelor's Degree

6.2%675

Master's Degree

1.1%119

Professional Degree

0%1

Doctorate

0.6%64

HS or Higher

72%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$295,800

Median Renti

$1,351

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

28.9%1,604

Renter-Occupied

71.1%3,944

Total Units

5,951

Homeownership

28.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%30

$100K–$150K

6.4%102

$150K–$200K

2.3%37

$200K–$300K

41.8%670

$300K–$500K

45.2%725

$500K–$1M

2.5%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

610

$500–$750

179

$750–$1,000

300

$1,000–$1,250

603

$1,250–$1,500

691

$1,500–$2,000

944

$2,000+

617

Year Built

2010–2019

10.1%604

2000–2009

13.2%787

1990–1999

4.9%291

1980–1989

7.2%427

1970–1979

13.4%797

1960–1969

14.5%864

1950–1959

20.9%1,242

1940–1949

14.2%847

1939 or earlier

1.5%92

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.3%5,286

No Fuel

2.7%150

Utility Gas

1.3%72

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,532

Mean Household Incomei

$50,683

Per Capita Incomei

$18,160

Poverty Ratei

29.6%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

7,064

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

1,452

Residentsi

3,177

Avg. Tenant Renti

$514/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

59 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes85% occupied$393/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers775 homes90% occupied$652/mo rent

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

Mod Rehab102 homes107% occupied$337/mo rent

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 8342 homes94% occupied$334/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC99 homes99% occupied$321/mo rent

811/PRAC20 homes97% occupied$373/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,532/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

84.4%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

11.8%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

76.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

99.3% of subsidized households are minority

20.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.4% 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

7,01443.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Canada

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,563

Avg. Commutei

31.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,759

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

197(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.8%Insured

21.2%Uninsured