Opal, WY population by race
The table below shows Opal's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 97.30% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 1 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1 | 1.35% |
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Opal population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Opal has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Opal's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Opal population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.30% are white, 1.35% are Asian and 1.35% are multiracial.
Opal 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Opal is White with a population of 72 (97.30% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1 (1.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Opal, WY
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 74 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Opal is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 72 (97.30% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Opal, WY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Opal's Non-Hispanic population.
Opal Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 72 | 97.30% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 1 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1 | 1.35% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Opal's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Opal, WY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Opal population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Opal's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Opal, WY have?
Opal, WY has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Opal, WY?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Opal is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 1.35% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Opal.
What is the majority race in Opal, WY?
With a population of 72 (97.30% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Opal.
Asians are second largest race in Opal, with 1.35% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
