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Wright

Kansas · 163 residents · 2.059 sq mi
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Wright has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2011, a loss of 77 residents. Median home value is $88,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−32%vs 2011
vs 240 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−32%vs 2011
vs 117 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+52%vs 2011
vs 26.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2483142201260201020202024Wright
2024106
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $55,208 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,012
+7%vs 2011
vs $20,573 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.360 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $91,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−58.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(14)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(35)
Diversity Score
21
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 13.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Female
52.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Kansas?

Wright, Kansas has about 163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Kansas?

The typical household in Wright, Kansas earns about $51,250 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 $88,100.

How educated are people in Wright, Kansas?

About 25.5% 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 11.3% 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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