City · Alabama
Opp, Alabama
Opp, city, in Covington County, Alabama. Opp had 6,738 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,771 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,709 (±37). GEOID 0157120.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,738
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,771 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,709 ±37
Median household income
$41,347
±$4,387 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$115,700
±$7,900 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$720
±$93 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Opp and what county is it in?
Opp is a city in Covington County, Alabama. It covers 23.7 square miles of land, 286 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Opp, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,738 people lived in Opp on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 6,771 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,709 (±37).
| Measure | Opp | Covington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,709 ±37 | 37,628 | +254 |
| Households | 2,707 ±188 | 14,642 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.17 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,306 ±203 | 18,714 | no clear change |
Opp's population since 2000
From 6,607 in 2000 to 6,738 in 2025: up 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Opp as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Opp?
The median resident of Opp is 44.9 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.3%.
| Measure | Opp | Covington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 ±2.6 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±2.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.3% ±3.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±2.8 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.6% ±4.9 pts | 82.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.3% ±5.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.2% ±3.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.6% ±4.1 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±3.3 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.1% ±2.3 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±4.5 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Opp earn?
Half of Opp's 2,707 households earn less than $41,347 a year (±$4,387), against $52,456 in Covington County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $45,054 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Opp | Covington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,347 ±$4,387 | $52,456 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $58,741 ±$6,367 | $74,062 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,607 ±$2,506 | $30,251 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.3% ±5.0 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.9% ±10.3 pts | 26.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0% ±4.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% ±5.0 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.0% ±5.5 pts | 83.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Opp?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Opp's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,700 by its owner (±$7,900). The median renter pays $720 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Opp | Covington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,700 ±$7,900 | $152,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $720 ±$93 | $746 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5% ±12.5 pts | 37.3% | +22.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,060 ±$84 | $1,168 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2% ±4.9 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8% ±4.9 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,306 ±203 | 18,714 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±4.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.9% ±3.4 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8% ±2.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% ±3.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Opp building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Opp in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Opp work and get to work?
79.8% of Opp's workers drive alone and 1.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Opp | Covington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.3% ±5.4 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±3.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8% ±6.1 pts | 84.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±4.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±4.4 | 25.5 min | +5.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Opp?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Opp, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,844 (Tract 9627) to $48,879 (Tract 9625).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9624Covington County | 3,133 | $39,780 |
| Tract 9627Covington County | 1,760 | $36,844 |
| Tract 9625Covington County | 1,592 | $48,879 |
| Tract 9626Covington County | 1,369 | $42,206 |
| Tract 9628Covington County | 1,500 | $42,039 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Opp) · Census block assignment files
How does Opp compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Opp is the 4,159th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 92nd-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Opp ranks 247th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 92nd | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 153rd | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 208th | 311 |
| Median household income | 247th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 236th | 311 |
| Median home value | 244th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 57th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 262nd | 295 |
| Median age | 61st | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 146th | 310 |
| Work from home | 138th | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 114th | 310 |
Opp's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Opp with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Opp?
13 of the 57 figures for Opp on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Opp are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Opp.