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Wright City

Oklahoma · 616 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 $30,804. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 232 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,900. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
616
−27%since 2000
from 848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+6%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4966137308469631990201020202024Wright City
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,804
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,196 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,485
+42%since 2000
from $13,032 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+104%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(242)
Black5.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(36)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other41.6%(257)
Diversity Score76.3%(470)
Diversity Score
76
+106%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.4%
−50.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright City, Oklahoma?

Wright City, Oklahoma has about 616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wright City, Oklahoma earns about $30,804 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 $55,900, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Wright City, Oklahoma?

About 10.7% 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 27.4% 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 247 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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