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Wright City

Oklahoma · 762 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 $32,386. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,100. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
762
−10%since 2000
from 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.1
−7%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4966137308469631990201020202024Wright City
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,386
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,196 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,318
−5%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−50.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(341)
Black3.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other51.1%(389)
Diversity Score70.5%(537)
Diversity Score
71
+91%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright City, Oklahoma?

Wright City, Oklahoma has about 762 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wright City, Oklahoma earns about $32,386 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 $37,100, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Wright City, Oklahoma?

About 9.0% 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 21.7% 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 101 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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