Oakland Park, FL

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2021 Population

44,092

1.91% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

2.46% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

3.39% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,700

3.64% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$267,400

9.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Oakland Park, FL had a population of 44.1k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $55,700. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oakland Park, FL declined from 44,950 to 44,092, a −1.91% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,744 to $55,700, a 3.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oakland Park, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (29.8%), White (Hispanic) (16.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.83%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.19%).

None of the households in Oakland Park, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

82.7% of the residents in Oakland Park, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oakland Park, FL are Florida Academy of Health & Beauty (55 degrees awarded in 2021) and Merryfield School of Pet Grooming (51 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oakland Park, FL was $267,400, and the homeownership rate was 56%.

Most people in Oakland Park, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Oakland Park, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Oakland Park, FL is home to a population of 44.1k people, from which 82.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 32.7% of Oakland Park, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.5k people) in Oakland Park, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

82.7%

2021 Citizenship

81.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 82.7% of Oakland Park, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oakland Park, FL was 81.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oakland Park, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oakland Park, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 1.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.6k
White (Hispanic)
7.38k ± 1.17k

30.4%

Hispanic Population

13.4k people

30.4% of the people in Oakland Park, FL are hispanic (13.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oakland Park, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

32.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

34.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.6k people

As of 2021, 32.7% of Oakland Park, FL residents (14.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oakland Park, FL was 34.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oakland Park, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
457 ± 151
Gulf War (2001-)
383 ± 184
Gulf War (1990s)
210 ± 129

Oakland Park, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oakland Park, FL employs 25.2k people. The largest industries in Oakland Park, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,994 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,658 people), and Construction (2,629 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,005), Public Administration ($55,500), and Finance & Insurance ($50,785).

Employment

Occupations

25.2k

2021 Value

± 1,395

−2.57%

1 Year decline

± 8.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oakland Park, FL declined at a rate of −2.57%, from 25.8k employees to 25.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oakland Park, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,997 people), Management Occupations (2,865 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,290 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oakland Park, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.2k

2021 Value

± 1,395

−2.57%

1 Year decline

± 8.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oakland Park, FL declined at a rate of −2.57%, from 25.8k employees to 25.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oakland Park, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,994 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,658 people), and Construction (2,629 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oakland Park, FL, though some of these residents may live in Oakland Park, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,421

Median earning men ± $3,231

$31,533

Median earning women ± $2,786

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,667), Public Administration ($52,813), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,813), Wholesale Trade ($46,198), and Information ($44,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oakland Park, FL awarded 106 degrees. The student population of Oakland Park, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9 male students and 140 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oakland Park, FL are Black or African American (54 and 50.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (34 and 32.1%), White (18 and 17%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Oakland Park, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Academy of Health & Beauty (55 and 51.9%) and Merryfield School of Pet Grooming (51 and 48.1%).

The most popular majors in Oakland Park, FL are Animal Grooming (51 and 48.1%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (21 and 19.8%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (21 and 19.8%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oakland Park, FL was $267,400 in 2021, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $243,200 to $267,400, a 9.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Oakland Park, FL is 56%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oakland Park, FL have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oakland Park, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oakland Park, FL is $55,700. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Oakland Park, FL was Census Tract 509 with a value of $88,708, followed by Census Tract 505.01 and Census Tract 503.01, with respective values of $66,438 and $66,253.

Property

$267,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,536

$9,778

Median Property Taxes

±$741

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oakland Park, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oakland Park, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56% of the housing units in Oakland Park, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oakland Park, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 509
Census Tract 505.01
Census Tract 503.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oakland Park, FL was Census Tract 509 with a value of $88,708, followed by Census Tract 505.01 and Census Tract 503.01, with respective values of $66,438 and $66,253.

The following map shows all of the places in Oakland Park, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,700

Median Household Income

± $3,773

17.5k

Number of Households

± 1,033

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.5k households in Oakland Park, FL grew to $55,700 from the previous year's value of $53,744.

The following chart displays the households in Oakland Park, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oakland Park, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (8.89%)
Carpooled (8.68%)

In 2021, 73.7% of workers in Oakland Park, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.89%) and those who carpooled to work (8.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oakland Park, FL have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Oakland Park, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oakland Park, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oakland Park, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oakland Park, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oakland Park, FL (6.94k out of 44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oakland Park, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.3% of the population of Oakland Park, FL has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 9.52% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see 1352 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.74% decrease from the previous year (1376 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1281 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 481 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,352 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Broward County, FL

Primary care physicians in Broward County, FL see an average of 1,352 patients per year. This represents a 1.74% decrease from the previous year (1,376 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Broward County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 45.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.7%

Uninsured

37.5%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

9.52%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

1.01%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oakland Park, FL declined by 6.54% from 17.9% to 16.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oakland Park, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.