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Compare Opelika to Mobile
This post compares Opelika, Alabama to Mobile, Alabama across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Opelika (city) | Mobile (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,372 | 192,085 |
| Income (median) | $36,852 | $37,633 |
| Home Value (median) | $151,400 | $120,800 |
| White | 51% | 45% |
| Black | 43% | 50% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 30% | 26% |
| Age (median) | 37 | 36 |
| Rentals | 40% | 44% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Opelika or Mobile?
A: Opelika has a much smaller population count than Mobile: 29372 compared with 192085 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Opelika or in Mobile?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Opelika.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Opelika or Mobile?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Opelika.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Mobile does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 40% for Opelika versus 44% for Mobile.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Opelika may include: Dothan, Decatur, and Anniston.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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