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Population Review

Opelika city, AL — Population & Demographics

Opelika city, AL has a population of 31,944. The median household income is $58,763 and the median age is 40.2.

31,944

Population

$58,763

Median Income

$213,700

Median Home Value

40.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.4%
Black or African American37.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$58,763

Median Household Income

$33,595

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$213,700

Median Home Value

$947

Median Rent

68.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.2%

High School+

33.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

5.9%

Work From Home

21.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Opelika city, AL has a population of 31,944 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Opelika city, AL is $58,763, with 12.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Opelika city, AL is $213,700, with median rent at $947.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.