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Opal, Wyoming
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Location of Opal in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
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 Opal, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
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| • Type | Municipal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,670 ft (2,033 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 276.65/sq mi (106.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83124
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-57810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1592450 |
Opal is a small town located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 64 people.
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About Opal, Wyoming
Opal is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41.770449 degrees North and -110.325918 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Opal has changed quite a bit over the years. This information comes from the United States Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 78 | — | |
| 1950 | 67 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 55 | −17.9% | |
| 1970 | 34 | −38.2% | |
| 1990 | 95 | — | |
| 2000 | 102 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 64 | −33.3% | |
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Opal's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 96 people living in Opal. These people made up 38 different households and 28 families.
The population density was about 246 people per square mile (or 95 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 51 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Opal in 2010 were White (92.7%). A small number were Native American (1.0%) or Asian (1.0%). Some people (3.1%) identified with other races, and 2.1% identified with two or more races. About 7.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 38 households:
- 26.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- 60.5% were married couples living together.
- 5.3% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 7.9% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 26.3% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or roommates).
The average household had about 2.53 people, and the average family had about 2.82 people.
The median age in Opal in 2010 was 44.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44.5 and half were older.
- 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 43.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 5.2% were 65 years old or older.
In terms of gender, 58.3% of the population was male and 41.7% was female.
Education in Opal
Students in Opal attend schools that are part of the Lincoln County School District 1.
