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Opal

Virginia · 678 residents · 3.137 sq mi
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Opal is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $332,600. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
678
−2%since 2019
from 690 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
216 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 220 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−8%since 2019
from 37.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4025617208781K201020202024Opal
2024984
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,574
+1%since 2019
from $42,047 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $331,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
11.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−11%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(457)
Black6.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(44)
Asian5.4%(37)
Other15.9%(110)
Diversity Score65.7%(453)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(506)
Black6.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(60)
Asian3.1%(21)
Other15.5%(105)
Diversity Score62%(420)
Diversity Score
62
−6%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 43.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
48.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opal, Virginia?

Opal, Virginia has about 678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opal, Virginia?

The typical household in Opal, Virginia earns about $108,000 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 $332,600.

How educated are people in Opal, Virginia?

About 22.0% 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 2.5% of people in Opal, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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