Unified School District · AL
Opelika City School District
Opelika City School District is a unified school district in Alabama with a community population of 32,820. The median household income is $65,004 and the median age is 39.9.
32,820
Population
534
People / sq mi
$65,004
Median Income
39.9
Median Age
Opelika City School District covers 61 sq mi of land at 533.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 33.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$65,004
Median Household Income
$35,177
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$241,800
Median Home Value
$950
Median Rent
69.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.2%
High School+
36.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opelika City School District serves a community with a population of 32,820 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Alabama.
The median household income in Opelika City School District is $65,004, with a per capita income of $35,177. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Opelika City School District is 52.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 33.6% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Opelika City School District, 89.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Opelika City School District is $241,800, with a median rent of $950. The homeownership rate is 69.1%.
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Data for Opelika City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0102580).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.