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Wright

Florida · 23,127 residents · 5.477 sq mi
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Wright has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,127
+7%since 2000
from 21,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,223 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K23K26K29K1990201020202024Wright
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,353
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,180
+34%since 2000
from $18,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$935
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+53%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(15,861)
Black13.8%(2,993)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,136)
Asian3.3%(726)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(10,542)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(14,815)
Black15.1%(3,492)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(2,718)
Asian4.1%(957)
Other5.1%(1,170)
Diversity Score68.7%(15,892)
Diversity Score
69
+41%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Florida?

Wright, Florida has about 23,127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Florida?

The typical household in Wright, Florida earns about $49,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright, Florida expensive?

In Wright, Florida, the median home is worth about $178,200, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Wright, Florida?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wright, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright, Florida?

About 15.5% of people in Wright, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,182 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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