Ophir, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 120, Ophir's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ophir is a small community located in Colorado, within San Miguel County. The total population is 120. It ranks as the 404th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ophir is 37.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ophir is $135,179. This is 42% higher than the state median of $95,470. It is also 67% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $906,300. Housing costs are 68% higher than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Ophir was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

92.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ophir in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 36.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ophir, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.