Opp, Alabama facts for kids

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City
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Location of Opp in Covington County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Covington
Area
• Total	24.59 sq mi (63.69 km2)
• Land	23.66 sq mi (61.29 km2)
• Water	0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2)
Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,771
• Density	286.12/sq mi (110.47/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	36467
Area code(s)	334
FIPS code	01-57120
GNIS feature ID	0154482

Opp is a city located in Covington County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 6,771 people lived there. The city is named after Henry Opp, who was a lawyer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

Exploring Opp's Location and Surroundings

Opp is found in the eastern part of Covington County. It is near the towns of Babbie to the west and Horn Hill to the southwest.

Main Roads in Opp

Two important roads, U.S. Route 84 and U.S. Route 331, pass close to Opp. U.S. Route 84 goes around the city to the south and east. It leads about 16 miles (26 km) northeast to Elba. It also goes about 16 miles (26 km) west to Andalusia, which is the main city in Covington County.

U.S. Route 331 also goes around the city to the east, sharing its path with U.S. Route 84. This road goes about 22 miles (35 km) north to Brantley. It also travels about 21 miles (34 km) south to Florala, which is right on the border with Florida. Alabama State Route 52 connects from U.S. Route 84/331 and goes southeast about 7 miles (11 km) to Kinston.

Opp's Size and Area

The city of Opp covers a total area of about 24.6 square miles (63.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 23.7 square miles (61.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers), is water.

Opp's Population Over Time

Population in 2020

In 2020, the city of Opp had 6,771 residents. There were 2,701 households and 1,768 families living in the city. The population included people from various backgrounds. About 75% of the people were White (not Hispanic). Around 18% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Population in 2010

In 2010, Opp had 6,659 people living there. The city had 2,655 households. The population density was about 388 people per square mile. The community was made up of different groups. About 81% of residents were White, and nearly 17% were Black or African American. Other groups made up smaller percentages.

Getting Around Opp

The Covington Area Transit Service provides local transportation. This service helps people get around the city when they need a ride.

Famous People from Opp

Many interesting people have come from Opp, Alabama. These include:

• Mooski – an entertainer, rapper, and song artist.
• Lew Childre – an entertainer, inventor, and musician who was part of the Grand Ole Opry.
• Mike DuBose – a former head football coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide team.
• David F. Gantt – a state legislator from New York.
• Tim Jessie – a player in the NFL (National Football League).
• James Logan – another NFL player.
• Alberta Martin – one of the last known widows of a Confederate soldier.
• Lamar Rogers – an NFL player.
• Peggy Scott-Adams – a blues and R&B singer.
• Thomas K. Hearn – the 12th president of Wake Forest University.

Opp's City Slogan

The city of Opp has a special slogan: "The City of OPPortunity."

See also

In Spanish: Opp (Alabama) para niños