Oppelo, AR is a small city located in Conway County. With a population of 859, Oppelo has a population density of 307 people per square mile and is just over an hour drive from Little Rock. Oppelo is well known for the abundance of year-round outdoor activities available to residents and visitors alike. The area offers hiking, fishing, and canoeing along the scenic Cadron Creek or at nearby Lake Overcup. The Three Rivers Museum celebrates the history of the area with artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. Other local businesses include B&K Grocery & Cafe, Corbin's Store & Bait Shop, and Country Store II. The town also hosts several annual sporting events such as the Oppelo Catfish Festival Softball Tournament, Hilltop Hoopla Basketball Tournament, and Fun Run 5K.
The population in Oppelo is 859. There are 354 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oppelo is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oppelo is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oppelo
- 55.5% are married
- 15.8% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Oppelo
- 98.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander