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Opal

Wyoming · 66 residents (2025 est.) · 0.394 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $106,300. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−25%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+81%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4062841061281990201020202024Opal
202477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,555
+71%since 2000
from $14,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
+9%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
+33.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(4)
Diversity Score24%(18)
Diversity Score
24
+71%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+151%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.8%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.4%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opal, Wyoming?

Opal, Wyoming has about 77 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Opal, Wyoming expensive?

In Opal, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $106,300.

How educated are people in Opal, Wyoming?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Opal, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opal, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Opal, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Opal, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Opal, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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