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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wright City

Oklahoma · 863 residents · 0.885 sq mi
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Wright City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

863
+2%vs 2000
vs 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
975 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4966137308469631990201020202024Wright City
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,333
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,196 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,505
−50%vs 2000
vs $13,032 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.1%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $329 in 2000
US average: $450
84.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.5% in 2000
15.3% rent
0.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(389)
Black7.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(314)
1990
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(452)
Black8.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other39.2%(338)
Diversity Score70.9%(612)
71
+92%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
47.9%
−17.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wright City, Oklahoma?

Wright City, Oklahoma has about 863 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wright City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Wright City, Oklahoma earns about $18,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Wright City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $17,200, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Wright City, Oklahoma?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wright City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright City, Oklahoma?

About 23.1% of people in Wright City, Oklahoma 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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