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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wrightwood

California · 3,317 residents · 5.951 sq mi
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Wrightwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,882. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $170,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,317
−14%vs 2000
vs 3,837 in 2000
1990 – 2024
557 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wrightwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,882
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,338 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,713
−10%vs 2000
vs $22,902 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$170,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $161,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$727
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $785 in 2000
US average: $450
77.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
23.0% rent
3.9
+22%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,290)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(337)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(897)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,224)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(161)
Asian0.9%(31)
Other1.1%(38)
Diversity Score17.3%(574)
17
−26%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.6 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 34.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wrightwood, California?

Wrightwood, California has about 3,317 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wrightwood, California?

The typical household in Wrightwood, California earns about $43,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wrightwood, California expensive?

In Wrightwood, California, the median home is worth about $170,800, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Wrightwood, California?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wrightwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wrightwood, California?

About 3.5% of people in Wrightwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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