Oakland Park, FL Demographics

A map of Oakland Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	14,785	13,483	33.1%	30.5%
White	14,556	16,472	32.6%	37.2%
Black	11,979	11,143	26.8%	25.2%
Multiracial	1,847	1,745	4.1%	3.9%
Asian	1,325	958	3.0%	2.2%
Native American/Other	190	428	0.4%	1.0%

Oakland Park, Florida has an estimated population of 44,682, a slight increase from the 44,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.1% Hispanic, 32.6% White, 26.8% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oakland Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oakland Park has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oakland Park, that probability was 70.3% in 2020 and 71.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oakland Park is ranked the 92nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oakland Park was ranked the 91st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oakland Park's White Population

14,556 residents of Oakland Park, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oakland Park is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Oakland Park ranks 772nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland Park's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Oakland Park's population has decreased from 37.2% to 32.6%.

Oakland Park is more White than neighboring Roosevelt Gardens (5.3% White), and Lauderdale Lakes (6.9% White). Oakland Park is less White than neighboring Lazy Lake (86.4% White), Wilton Manors (68.8% White), and Fort Lauderdale (44.4% White).

Oakland Park's Black Population

11,979 residents of Oakland Park, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oakland Park is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Oakland Park ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of Oakland Park's population has increased from 25.2% to 26.8%.

Oakland Park is more Black than neighboring Lazy Lake (0% Black), and Wilton Manors (7% Black). Oakland Park is less Black than neighboring Fort Lauderdale (28.7% Black), Roosevelt Gardens (82.8% Black), and Lauderdale Lakes (81% Black).

Oakland Park's Asian Population

1,325 residents of Oakland Park, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oakland Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oakland Park ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Asian residents' share of Oakland Park's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.0%.

Oakland Park is more Asian than neighboring Lazy Lake (0% Asian), Fort Lauderdale (1.4% Asian), Roosevelt Gardens (0% Asian), and Lauderdale Lakes (2.2% Asian). Oakland Park is less Asian than neighboring Wilton Manors (4.1% Asian).

Oakland Park's Hispanic Population

14,785 residents of Oakland Park, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oakland Park is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Oakland Park ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oakland Park's population has increased from 30.5% to 33.1%.

Oakland Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Lazy Lake (0% Hispanic), Wilton Manors (14.3% Hispanic), Fort Lauderdale (20.3% Hispanic), Roosevelt Gardens (8.1% Hispanic), and Lauderdale Lakes (8% Hispanic).

Oakland Park's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Oakland Park, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oakland Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oakland Park ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oakland Park's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Oakland Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lazy Lake (0% Native American/Other). Oakland Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilton Manors (1.5% Native American/Other), Fort Lauderdale (0.6% Native American/Other), Roosevelt Gardens (1.6% Native American/Other), and Lauderdale Lakes (0.5% Native American/Other).

Oakland Park's Multiracial Population

1,847 residents of Oakland Park, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oakland Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oakland Park ranks 391st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oakland Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oakland Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Oakland Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Roosevelt Gardens (2.2% Multiracial), and Lauderdale Lakes (1.4% Multiracial). Oakland Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Lazy Lake (13.6% Multiracial), Wilton Manors (4.3% Multiracial), and Fort Lauderdale (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.