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Miami Lakes, FL vs Opa-locka, FL

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- Opa-locka is 0% more densely populated than Miami Lakes.
- People are 36.2% less likely to be married in Opa-locka.
- The Median Age is 7.4 years younger in Opa-locka.
 Miami Lakes, FLOpa-locka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,310329,725,481
 Female Population52.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201029,485  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,951285,036,114
 Population - 199012,750  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now147.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,786.093.4
 Land Area5.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Miami Lakes, FLOpa-locka, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Miami Lakes, FLOpa-locka, FLUnited States
 White7.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock53.4%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Miami Lakes, FLOpa-locka, FLUnited States
 Married Population50.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock26.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.9%50.2%
 Never Married29.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.672.60
 Households10,695  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,84380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock19.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock36.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Miami Lakes    4 Reviews
Orion · Hialeah, FL
Miami Lakes, Florida
Over 17 years ago

Miami Lakes is a quiet, friendly community in Northern Miami-Dade County, Florida. The town incorporated in 2000, and became Miami-Dade's 31st municipality. There are 23  More

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Steven · Hialeah, FL
VERY GLAD TO CALL MIAMI LAKES HOME!!!!
Over 19 years ago

Miami Lakes is a great place to raise a family. It is a VERY safe neighborhood. It does not really matter if you leave your window open all night just for fresh air.   More

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Orlando · Hialeah, FL
Homes' Prices in Miami Lakes Year to Date
Over 20 years ago

Miami Lakes was incorporated in December, 2000, becoming one of 34 municipalities in Miami-Dade County. The community features winding tree-shaded streets, and numerous  More

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Reviews for Opa-Locka    1 Reviews
john · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Crime Capital of Miami-Dade
Over 10 years ago

Having run 2 businesses in Opa-Locka for over 20 years, I would highly advise don't be lured by cheap warehouse space. Opa-Locka is 98% Black and extremely violent.   More

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