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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wright City

Oklahoma · 848 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 $29,196. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $26,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

848
−2%since 1990
from 863 in 1990
1990 – 2025
958 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 975 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+8%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4966137308469631990201020202024Wright City
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,196
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,032
+100%since 1990
from $6,505 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$26,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
20.5% rent
0.9
−5%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(452)
Black8.5%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.9%(612)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(389)
Black7.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37%(314)
37
−48%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+17.5 ptssince 1990
from 47.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−2%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright City, Oklahoma?

Wright City, Oklahoma has about 848 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wright City, Oklahoma earns about $29,196 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 $26,000, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Wright City, Oklahoma?

About 6.0% 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 19.6% of people in Wright City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright City, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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