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Opal

Virginia · 691 residents · 3.137 sq mi
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Opal is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $354,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
+52%vs 2011
vs 455 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
+52%vs 2011
vs 145 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+8%vs 2011
vs 32.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4025617208781K201020202024Opal
2024984
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,429
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,514 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,529
+59%vs 2011
vs $26,068 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.363 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $297,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,052 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.5% in 2011
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−42%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic84%(382)
Black10.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(18)
Diversity Score35.4%(161)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(553)
Black8.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(53)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.7%(267)
Diversity Score
39
+9%vs 2011
vs 35 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.7%
−28.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 31.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
Female
39.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
Foreign born
23.2%
+19.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opal, Virginia?

Opal, Virginia has about 691 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opal, Virginia?

The typical household in Opal, Virginia earns about $121,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opal, Virginia expensive?

In Opal, Virginia, the median home is worth about $354,100, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Opal, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Opal, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opal, Virginia?

About 6.3% of people in Opal, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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