Opal Population

2010–2026

65

2026 projection

1.6% since 2020 (increase)

020406080100201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Opal. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202665-11.52%
202566+34.76%
20246300.00%
202363-23.08%
20226500.00%
202165+11.56%
202064-45.88%
201968-45.56%
201872-34.00%
201775-45.06%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Opal is growing faster than Wyoming, about as fast as the U.S., and slower than Lincoln County.

  • Lincoln County+7.8%
  • Opal+3.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Wyoming+1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Opal Demographics

59.3median age

Median age

Female62.3 yrs
Male45.9 yrs

Adults

65
24 seniors (65+) · 37% of adults41 other adults

Sex

Female 41.6% · 32Male 58.4% · 45

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.77 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Opal Marital Status

72% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married72%64%83%
Never married12%22%0%
Divorced12%14%10%
Widowed3%0%7%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201