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Wright

Wyoming · 1,659 residents (2025 est.) · 3.039 sq mi
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Wright has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $221,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,443
+7%since 2000
from 1,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
475 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+49%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,659 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wright
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,545
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,578
+77%since 2000
from $20,126 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+84%since 2010
from 0.233 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing24.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,800
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+66.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+131%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(254)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(96)
Diversity Score48.9%(705)
Diversity Score
49
+732%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.3%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Wyoming?

Wright, Wyoming has about 1,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wright, Wyoming earns about $69,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright, Wyoming expensive?

In Wright, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $221,800.

How educated are people in Wright, Wyoming?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wright, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright, Wyoming?

About 27.3% of people in Wright, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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