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Opal

Wyoming · 64 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Opal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,667. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,200. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−37%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.0
+77%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4062841061281990201020202024Opal
202477
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,667
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$47,415
+230%since 2000
from $14,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,200
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(1)
Diversity Score9.2%(6)
Diversity Score
9
−34%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.1%
−50.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opal, Wyoming?

Opal, Wyoming has about 64 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opal, Wyoming?

The typical household in Opal, Wyoming earns about $61,667 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 $29,200.

How educated are people in Opal, Wyoming?

About 1.4% 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 34 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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