Region - Lee and Russell Counties
State - Alabama
Metropolitan Statistical Area - 1. Auburn-Opelika 2. Columbus, Georgia
Urbanized Area - Auburn/Opelika
Population
Lee County
Population 1990 - 87,146
Population 2000 - 115,092
1990-2000 Change - 32%
Population Estimated 2006 - 125,781
Russell County
Population 1990 - 46,860
Population 2000 - 49,756
1990-2000 Change - 6%
Population Estimated 2006 - 50,085
Income
Education
Universties and Colleges
Auburn University
Troy University - Phenix City
Southern Union State Community College
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Public Schools
Lee County School System
Opelika School System
Auburn School System
Russell County School System
Phenix City School System
Private Schools
Lee County - 6
Russell County - 3
Natural Resources
Water
Forestry
Clays, Sand, and Gravel
Recreation
State Parks - 2
Golf Courses - 7
Water Parks - 1
Fishing Lakes - 3
Municipal /County Lakes - 33
Transportation
Highway
Interstate Highway Miles (I-85) - 22
State Highway System Miles - 277
County Road System Miles - 1356
Navigable Waterways and State Docks
Chattahoochee River ( 9 foot channel)
