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Wright

Wyoming · 1,807 residents · 3.039 sq mi
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Wright is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,089. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,500. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,807
+34%since 2000
from 1,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
−3%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wright
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,089
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,863
+29%since 2000
from $20,126 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing43.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+48%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(112)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score15.9%(287)
Diversity Score
16
+170%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Wyoming?

Wright, Wyoming has about 1,807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wright, Wyoming earns about $80,089 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 $163,500, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Wright, Wyoming?

About 11.7% 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 6.5% 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 571 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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