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Opelika city, Alabama

Official LSAD Designation: Opelika city • Census GEOID: 0157048 • Lee County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Opelika city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $65,004 ±$6,526
Per Capita Income $35,177 ±$2,459
Poverty Rate 16% ±3.4%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,169 ±1,092
Unemployment Rate 5.6% ±2.4%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 14,832 ±1,000
Broadband Internet Rate 86.1% ±2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).