Demographics in Opelika, AL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
31,944
Male
15,791
49.4%
Female
16,153
50.6%
Median Age
40.2
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White55.4%
Black37.5%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian1.8%
Two or More4.0%
Other0.6%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
24.0%
High School or Higher
41.5%
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
6.4%
Married
39.8%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Opelika, AL has a population of 31,944 with a median age of 40.2. The racial makeup is 55.4% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 37.5% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.9%.