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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wrightwood

California · 3,837 residents · 5.951 sq mi
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Wrightwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,338. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value is $161,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,837
+16%since 1990
from 3,317 in 1990
1990 – 2024
645 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 557 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Wrightwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,338
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,882 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,902
+11%since 1990
from $20,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$785
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $727 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
27.5% rent
3.2
−18%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,224)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(161)
Asian0.9%(31)
Diversity Score17.3%(574)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(3,290)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(337)
Asian0.7%(28)
Diversity Score23.4%(897)
23
+35%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.9%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 93.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.7 min
−8%since 1990
from 37.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrightwood, California?

Wrightwood, California has about 3,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wrightwood, California?

The typical household in Wrightwood, California earns about $50,338 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 $161,000, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Wrightwood, California?

About 26.9% 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 6.7% of people in Wrightwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wrightwood, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Wrightwood, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 520 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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