Oakland Park, FL Demographics
What is the population of Oakland Park?
There are 44,056 residents in Oakland Park, with a median age of 39.1. Of this, 52.4% are males and 47.6% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.14% of the resident pool in Oakland Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.79%. Additionally, 18.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 37,297 people in Oakland Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 44,056 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 23,085 | -1.5% |
| Female Population | 20,971 | 1.5% |
Male Population 52.4%
Female Population 47.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.1 | -1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 27,377 | -1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 8,718 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 7,961 | 4.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.14%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.79%
Not Citizen 18.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 591 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,235 | -5.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 771 | -2.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 626 | -17.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 37,297 | 0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 1.36%
Moved from Same County 9.73%
Moved from Same State 1.77%
Moved from Different State 1.44%
Same House as Last Year 85.7%
What are the employment statistics in Oakland Park?
White-collar workers make up 75.71% of the working population in Oakland Park, while blue-collar employees account for 24.29%. There are also 4,652 entrepreneurs in Oakland Park (18.12% of the workforce); 17,645 workers employed in private companies (68.72%); and 2,043 people working in governmental institutions (7.96%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 19,441 | 0.4% |
| Blue Collar | 6,237 | 7.4% |
White Collar 75.71%
Blue Collar 24.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,652 | -1.0% |
| Private Companies | 17,645 | 4.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,043 | -10.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,338 | 6.1% |
Self Employees 18.12%
Private Companies 68.72%
Governmental Workers 7.96%
Not for Profit Companies 5.21%
How many households are there in Oakland Park?
There are a total of 17,415 households in Oakland Park, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 53.01% of these Oakland Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.99%. Additionally, 23.88% of households have children and 76.12% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 17,415 | -0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 9,232 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 8,183 | -0.4% |
Family Households 53.01%
Non-Family Households 46.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,158 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 13,257 | -0.7% |
Households with Children 23.88%
Households without Children 76.12%
What are the median and average incomes in Oakland Park?
The average annual household income in Oakland Park is $85,945, while the median household income sits at $64,989 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,222, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,374. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,985 and $52,648, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $85,945 | 11.0% |
| Median Household Income | $64,989 | 16.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | -12 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 37,373 | 2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Oakland Park?
There are 19,320 housing units in Oakland Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 17,415 occupied housing units in Oakland Park, 56.2% are owner-occupied, while 43.8% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $335,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,490 per month in Oakland Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 19,320 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 215 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 292 | -19.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,199 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,271 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,080 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,057 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,331 | -13.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 870 | -7.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 973 | 33.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 32 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,415 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,787 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $7,628 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 56.2%
Renter Occupied 43.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,588 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,199 | -1.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $335,200 | 19.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $283,300 | 21.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,490 | 10.2% |
With Mortgage 67.31%
Without Mortgage 32.69%
What is the level of education in Oakland Park?
Approximately 39.49% of the population in Oakland Park holds a high school degree (that's 14,011 residents), while 18.7% have attained a college certificate (8,943 locals) and 17.39% have a bachelor's degree (6,172 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,860 | 20.2% |
| Some High School | 14,011 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 8,943 | 2.0% |
| Associate Degree | 3,668 | 18.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,172 | 0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,136 | -14.7% |
No High School 5.24%
Some High School 39.49%
Some College 18.7%
Associate Degree 10.34%
Bachelor's Degree 17.39%
Graduate Degree 8.84%
What is the marital status of Oakland Park residents?
A total of 15,688 people in Oakland Park have never been married (which represents 42.44% of the total population), while 14,374 of them are wedded (38.88%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,164 (3.15%) and 5,472 (14.8%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,688 | -2.0% |
| Married | 14,374 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1,164 | 22.8% |
| Widowed | 1,433 | -2.6% |
| Divorced | 5,472 | 5,472.0% |
Never Married 42.44%
Married 38.88%
Separated 3.15%
Widowed 3.88%
Divorced 14.8%
What are the most common means of transportation in Oakland Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Oakland Park use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 20,342 residents commute by car, 697 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 465 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 20,342 | 1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 697 | 5.0% |
| Railroad | 124 | -9.5% |
| Bicycle | 298 | 7.2% |
| Motorcycle | 136 | 119.3% |
| TaxiCab | 146 | -14.1% |
| Walk | 465 | 18.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Oakland Park by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.