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Wright

Kansas · 145 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 $26,273. Population has grown 49% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $183,400. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
+49%since 2019
from 97 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
+49%since 2019
from 47 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−27%since 2019
from 52.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2483142201260201020202024Wright
2024106
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,273
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,637
−30%since 2019
from $31,039 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $144,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
20.7% rent
Afford Score
7.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.1%(58)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(128)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other47.8%(69)
Diversity Score65.2%(95)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
39.6%
−60.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
22.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Kansas?

Wright, Kansas has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Kansas?

The typical household in Wright, Kansas earns about $26,273 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 $183,400.

How educated are people in Wright, Kansas?

About 6.6% 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 33.9% 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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