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Wray

Colorado · 2,342 residents · 3.458 sq mi
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Wray has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,342
+7%since 2000
from 2,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
677 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wray
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,476
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,052 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,872
+32%since 2000
from $16,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,939)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10%(219)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(505)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,924)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(385)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other5.2%(121)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,027)
Diversity Score
44
+90%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wray, Colorado?

Wray, Colorado has about 2,342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wray, Colorado?

The typical household in Wray, Colorado earns about $39,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wray, Colorado expensive?

In Wray, Colorado, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Wray, Colorado?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wray, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wray, Colorado?

About 6.2% of people in Wray, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wray, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Wray, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 344 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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