Opal, Wyoming
Opal: Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA
About
Opal is a town located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 96 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 109 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Opal
| Population : | 109 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 83124 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 1.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,670 feet / 2033 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 06:53:16 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 107 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Opal is located at 41°46'9"N 110°19'34"W (41.7691200, -110.3260000).
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Demographics
The population of Opal increased by 11.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 96 | - | census |
| 2011 | 95 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 96 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 97 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 100 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 101 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 107 | 5.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 107 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 108 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 109 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 109 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,865 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,175 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 40.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,725 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,128 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 39.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.9% |
| White only, percent : | 95.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 345 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
Opal zip code is 83124.
County name: Lincoln, County
fips: 56023
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $251,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,489 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $997 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,010 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,702 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 35,970 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,718 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,171 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,077 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 661 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 326 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 139 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 610 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 878.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.39 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $339,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,761 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $421 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $948 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,712 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,441 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,674 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,416 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 169,076 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,978 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $99,597 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,271 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,559 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,107 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 877 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 120 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,359 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 143 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,175 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,611.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.45 |
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer | 2,763 | City in Wyoming, USA, seat of Lincoln County |
| Afton | 2,071 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Alpine | 937 | Town of the United States |
| Diamondville | 766 | Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States |
| La Barge | 574 | Town of the United States |
| Cokeville | 558 | Town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States |
| Thayne | 403 | Town of the United States |
