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Wright

Wyoming · 1,644 residents · 3.039 sq mi
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Wright is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,593. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% 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 $179,700. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,644
+22%since 2000
from 1,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.4
+14%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wright
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(92)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(102)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(121)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(131)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(83)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(199)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.8%(227)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.9%(229)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.4%(270)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.4%(154)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.8%(30)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,593
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,928
+59%since 2000
from $20,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing41.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(172)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(81)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.4%(375)
Asian origin
Korean2.3%(43)
Ancestry
German21.4%(392)
Irish13.1%(241)
Norwegian9.6%(177)
Italian4.7%(87)
Scottish3.2%(58)
French2.9%(54)
English2.3%(43)
Kenyan2.1%(38)
Danish1.6%(30)
Belgian1.4%(26)
Dutch1.2%(22)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.8%(15)
Swedish0.4%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.1%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married6.1%(39)
Married75%(479)
Widowed8.9%(57)
Divorced10%(64)
Women 15+
Never married10.3%(66)
Married72%(461)
Widowed3.1%(20)
Divorced14.5%(93)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright, Wyoming?

Wright, Wyoming has about 1,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wright, Wyoming earns about $79,593 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 $179,700, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Wright, Wyoming?

About 14.6% 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 21.5% 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 408 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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