Opolis, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Opolis, Kansas had a total population of 35, the 662nd largest community in Kansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Opolis Quick Facts
How Opolis Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12 | 35 | +191.7% |
How Opolis Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Opolis Rankings in Kansas
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Other Cities in Crawford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 20,637 | $43,419 | 29.5% | $123,200 |
| Frontenac | 3,392 | $58,733 | 8.7% | $165,600 |
| Girard | 2,777 | $40,298 | 16.1% | $93,600 |
| Arma | 1,239 | $50,795 | 12.4% | $85,400 |
| Cherokee | 699 | $56,154 | 8.0% | $85,300 |
| Franklin | 650 | $65,784 | 20.8% | $104,300 |
| Mulberry | 442 | $52,902 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Chicopee | 412 | $100,673 | 0.0% | $216,700 |
| McCune | 308 | $47,500 | 25.3% | $40,700 |
| Arcadia | 248 | N/A | 27.0% | $32,500 |
Cities Similar to Opolis
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun City | 35 | $56,250 | N/A | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| Willis | 35 | $88,125 | $50,000 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| Belpre | 36 | $36,042 | $39,000 | 0.0% | 19.4% |
| Bluff City | 36 | $62,500 | $27,500 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
| St. Benedict | 36 | N/A | N/A | 42.1% | 30.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 35, Opolis'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
Opolis is a small community located in Kansas, within Crawford County. The total population is 35. It ranks as the 662nd most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Opolis is 60.5 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Opolis. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Opolis, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Opolis is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.6% of the population.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Opolis, Kansas 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 Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Opolis, Kansas?
Opolis, Kansas has a population of 35 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Opolis, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Opolis — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Opolis, KS?
The ACS sample for Opolis recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Opolis, Kansas?
Opolis's population is 68.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Opolis, KS?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Opolis — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Opolis, Kansas?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Opolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.