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Opal

Wyoming · 96 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Opal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−6%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+36%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4062841061281990201020202024Opal
202477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$25,964
+81%since 2000
from $14,355 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing41.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$83,600
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
37.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+99%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(7)
Asian1%(1)
Other21.1%(20)
Diversity Score49.7%(48)
Diversity Score
50
+256%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+138%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opal, Wyoming?

Opal, Wyoming has about 96 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opal, Wyoming?

The typical household in Opal, Wyoming earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opal, Wyoming expensive?

In Opal, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $83,600.

How educated are people in Opal, Wyoming?

About 0.0% 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 2 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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