State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
270.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.02%
Growth Since 2010
-4.01%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Opp, Alabama Population 2021
6,392
Opp is a city located in Covington County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 6,392, it is the 90th largest city in Alabama and the 4168th largest city in the United States . Opp is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually but its population has decreased by -4.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,659 in 2010. Opp reached it's highest population of 7,204 in 1980. Spanning over 25 miles, Opp has a population density of 270 people per square mile.
The average household income in Opp is $49,305 with a poverty rate of 22.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $604 per month, and the median house value is $88,100. The median age in Opp is 44.7 years, 42.9 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
Opp Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Opp was:
- White: 78.67%
- Black or African American: 20.19%
- Two or more races: 1.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Opp, Alabama is 6,392 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,389.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,659.
Opp, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,078 | 78.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,303 | 20.19% |
| Two or More Races | 74 | 1.15% |
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Opp Population by Race
Opp Population Pyramid $2021
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Opp Population by Age
Opp Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,701 | 2.32 | 64.5 |
| Married | 1,162 | 2.95 | 85.5 |
| Non Family | 933 | 1.11 | 57.2 |
| Female | 449 | 3.12 | 24.7 |
| Male | 157 | 2.59 | 65.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
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Opp Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 5.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 502 | 11.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,734 | 38.80% |
| Some College | 887 | 19.85% |
| Associates Degree | 495 | 11.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 417 | 9.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 4.18% |
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Opp Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Opp Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,697 | 3,152 | 550 |
| Black | 706 | 523 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 41 | |
| Hispanic | 50 | 42 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.00%.
Opp Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,392
Average Earnings
$37,000
Average Male
$26,450
Average Female
Opp Earnings by Educational Attainment
Opp Language by Age
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Opp Language
99.70% of Opp residents speak only English, while 0.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.30% of the population.
Opp Language
Opp Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,913 | 783 | 15.94% |
| Black | 1,278 | 623 | 48.75% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 38 | 55.88% |
| Multiple | 74 | 29 | 39.19% |
22.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.32%
Male Poverty Rate
28.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Opp
The race most likely to be in poverty in Opp is Hispanic, with 55.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Opp is White, with 15.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.03%.
Opp Poverty
Opp Poverty Rate by Education
Opp Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Opp Married by Age and Sex
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Opp Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Opp Marital Status by Race
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Opp Marital Status
Opp Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 417 | 10.26% |
| Black | 72 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 36.00% |
Opp Veterans by Race
Opp Veterans by Education
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8.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
Opp Veterans by Education
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52.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
Opp Employment by Age
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Opp Employment by Race
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Opp Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.78% of Opp residents were born in the United States, with 75.82% having been born in Alabama. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Opp Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,392 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 6,391 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 6,390 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 6,389 | -45 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 6,434 | -76 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 6,510 | -46 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 6,556 | -52 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 6,608 | -25 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 6,633 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 6,643 | -44 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 6,687 | 25 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 6,662 | 55 | 0.08% |
| 2000 | 6,607 | -378 | -0.55% |
| 1990 | 6,985 | -219 | -0.31% |
| 1980 | 7,204 | 711 | 1.04% |
| 1970 | 6,493 | 958 | 1.61% |
| 1960 | 5,535 | 295 | 0.55% |
| 1950 | 5,240 | 2,062 | 5.13% |
| 1940 | 3,178 | 260 | 0.86% |
| 1930 | 2,918 | 0.00% |