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Wright

Kansas · 106 residents · 2.059 sq mi
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Wright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,058. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 62 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $220,100. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
+141%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+141%since 2023
from 21 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.6
−1%since 2023
from 65.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2483142201260201020202024Wright
2024106
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 915.1%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(7)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.7%(5)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6436.8%(39)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.8%(22)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.6%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,058
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $30,455 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,520
+8%since 2023
from $22,764 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.244
+178%since 2023
from 0.088 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $217,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
68.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
7.1
−1%since 2023
from 7.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic50%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other50%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.8%(39)
Diversity Score
81
+29%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21.7%(23)
Ancestry
American36.8%(39)
German16%(17)
English11.3%(12)
Irish9.4%(10)
French6.6%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
22.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
77.3%
+77.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
Female
34.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
47.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
23.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married70.9%(39)
Married29.1%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married57.1%(16)
Widowed25%(7)
Divorced17.9%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Kansas?

Wright, Kansas has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Kansas?

The typical household in Wright, Kansas earns about $31,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright, Kansas expensive?

In Wright, Kansas, the median home is worth about $220,100.

How educated are people in Wright, Kansas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wright, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright, Kansas?

About 0.0% of people in Wright, Kansas 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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