Economy & Jobs — Opelika, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,004 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,595 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 15,700 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Retail | 16.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 164 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 129 |
| Gas Stations | 75 |
| Physician Offices | 67 |
| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Commercial Banks | 52 |
| Dental Offices | 50 |
| Law Offices | 48 |
| Insurance Agencies | 47 |
| Coffee Shops | 43 |
| General Merchandise | 37 |
| Hotels Motels | 32 |
| Beauty Salons | 31 |
| Auto Repair | 29 |
| Child Day Care | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
