Opelika, AL Demographics

A map of Opelika's Population by Race

Opelika, Alabama had a population of 30,995 in 2020. It was 47.9% White, 38.5% Black, 2.2% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Opelika, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is the 18th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Opelika's White Population

14,836 residents of Opelika identify as White, or 47.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Opelika less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is ranked #480 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Opelika is less White than neighboring Auburn (63.2% White), Cusseta (77% White), Waverly (88.1% White), Loachapoka (63.8% White), and Huguley (66.8% White).

Opelika's Black Population

11,947 residents of Opelika identify as Black, or 38.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Opelika larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is ranked #133 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Opelika is more Black than neighboring Auburn (18.3% Black), Cusseta (12.5% Black), Waverly (8.8% Black), Loachapoka (26.3% Black), and Huguley (27.4% Black).

Opelika's Asian Population

692 residents of Opelika identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Opelika roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Opelika is more Asian than neighboring Cusseta (0% Asian), Waverly (0% Asian), Loachapoka (1.9% Asian), and Huguley (0.5% Asian). Opelika is less Asian than neighboring Auburn (9.7% Asian).

Opelika's Hispanic Population

2,407 residents of Opelika identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Opelika roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is ranked #63 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Opelika is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (4.8% Hispanic), Cusseta (0.7% Hispanic), Waverly (0.6% Hispanic), Loachapoka (5% Hispanic), and Huguley (1.8% Hispanic).

Opelika's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Opelika identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Opelika roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is ranked #329 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Opelika is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loachapoka (0% Native American/Other). Opelika is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cusseta (1.3% Native American/Other), Waverly (1.3% Native American/Other), and Huguley (0.7% Native American/Other).

Opelika's Multiracial Population

971 residents of Opelika identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Opelika roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Opelika is ranked #355 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Opelika is more Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (1.3% Multiracial), and Huguley (2.9% Multiracial). Opelika is less Multiracial than neighboring Auburn (3.6% Multiracial), and Cusseta (8.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.