Demographics & People — Opelika, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,944 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~35,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 13,121 |
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| Family Households | 8,343 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,703 |
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| Black or African American | 11,972 |
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| Asian | 589 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,107 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 12,527 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,160 |
| American | 3,969 |
| English | 3,170 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,006 |
| Irish | 1,904 |
| German | 1,501 |
| Scottish | 1,021 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 981 |
| African | 826 |
Language
| English Only | 27,095 |
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| Spanish | 1,926 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,671 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,870 |
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| Population 18+ | 24,418 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Opelika, Alabama.
