Opelika, Alabama

Population Data for Opelika, AL:

Population – 35924
Male – 47.82 %
Female – 52.18 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 62.40 %
Hispanic – 0.97 %
African American – 35.53 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.22 %
Asian – 0.91 %

Geographic Data for Opelika, Alabama:

Population Density – 125.97 per sq. mi
Elevation – 822 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Opelika:

In Elementary School – 4,796 (49.45 %)
In High School – 2,099 (21.64 %)
In College – 1,815 (18.71 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 2,575 (11.34 %)
Associate’s Degree – 1,502 (6.61 %)
Some College, No Degree – 4,537 (19.98 %)
High School Graduate – 6,753 (29.74 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,780 (7.84 %)

Employment and Household Data for Opelika, AL:

Percentage of People Employed – 59.08 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.61 %
Unemployment Level – 5.75 %

Median Household Income – $35,021.00
Average Household Size – 2.60

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.28 %
2 Vehicles – 33.22 %
3 or more Vehicles – 19.36 %

Average Cost to Rent in Opelika - $900 per month