Opal, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Opal, Wyoming had a total population of 77, the 162nd largest town in Wyoming. 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
- Unemployment rate of 8.3% is notably above the national average.
Opal Quick Facts
How Opal 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 | 64 | 77 | +20.3% |
| Median home value | $41,700 | $106,300 | +154.9% |
How Opal 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Opal Rankings in Wyoming
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer | 2,972 | $76,626 | 14.3% | $178,900 |
| Afton | 2,908 | $63,586 | 9.9% | $358,000 |
| Star Valley Ranch | 2,007 | $96,071 | 2.0% | $561,700 |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | 8.0% | $621,600 |
| Grover | 929 | N/A | 0.0% | $416,700 |
| Thayne | 732 | $78,194 | 6.3% | $395,000 |
| Smoot | 723 | N/A | 21.4% | N/A |
| Diamondville | 665 | $65,962 | 7.8% | $144,600 |
| Bedford | 482 | $129,792 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Turnerville | 463 | $158,478 | 0.0% | $737,800 |
Cities Similar to Opal
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom | 76 | N/A | N/A | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Robertson | 76 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Taylor | 76 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Antelope Hills | 72 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Edgerton | 87 | $34,886 | N/A | 0.0% | 11.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 77, Opal'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
Opal is a small community located in Wyoming, within Lincoln County. The total population is 77. It ranks as the 162nd most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.
Age Demographics
The median age in Opal is 59.3 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Opal. 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 unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 125% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $309,700. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Opal has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.
Education
10.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Opal, Wyoming 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 Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. 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 Opal, Wyoming?
Opal, Wyoming has a population of 77 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Opal, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Opal — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Opal, WY?
The ACS sample for Opal 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 Opal, Wyoming?
Opal's population is 89.6% White, 0.0% Black, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Opal, WY?
The median home value in Opal is $106,300.
How educated is Opal, Wyoming?
10.8% of adults (25+) in Opal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.