Wrightwood is a CDP located in San Bernardino County California. Wrightwood has a 2024 population of 4,450. Wrightwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually but its population has increased by 2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,362 in 2020.
The average household income in Wrightwood is $107,476 with a poverty rate of 14.56%. The median age in Wrightwood is 47.6 years: 47.9 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wrightwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,778 | 84.69% |
| Two or more races | 332 | 7.44% |
| Asian | 201 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 87 | 1.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 1.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,078 | 2.15 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 1,168 | 2.74 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 799 | 1.18 | 77 | 23 |
| Male | 63 | 3.49 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 48 | 2.04 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 361 | 10.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 848 | 24.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 601 | 17.26% |
| High School Graduate | 699 | 20.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 777 | 22.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,666 | 2,550 | 1,166 |
| Hispanic | 438 | 357 | 128 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 294 | 152 |
| Asian | 197 | 197 | 27 |
| Other Race | 71 | 16 | 0 |
| Islander | 63 | 63 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 77.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $119,511 | $175,135 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,920 | $110,256 | $57,841 |
| High School Graduate | $41,997 | $130,649 | $41,354 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,404 | $103,462 | $41,337 |
| Some College | $40,893 | $0 | $22,829 |
$58,404
Average Earnings
$103,462
Average Male
$41,337
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.96% of Wrightwood residents speak only English, while 6.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,459 | 471 | 13.62% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 154 | 27.45% |
| Multiple | 332 | 21 | 6.33% |
14.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.97%
Male Poverty Rate
18.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wrightwood is Hispanic, with 27.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wrightwood is Multiple, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.56% |
| High School | 18.6% |
| Some College | 18.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Male Employed | 2.28% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,642 | $120,289 |
| Households | $70,882 | $107,476 |
| Married Families | $71,275 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,385 | $83,688 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
67.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
282
Number of Veterans
229
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 75+ | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 7.14% |
| Islander | 14 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.08%
Born in Wrightwood
91.21%
Native Born
8.79%
Foreign Born
5.13%
Non Citizen
3.65%
Naturalized
91.21% of Wrightwood residents were born in the United States, with 60.08% having been born in California. 5.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,450 | -6 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 4,456 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 4,461 | -107 | -2.34% |
| 2021 | 4,568 | 206 | 4.72% |
| 2020 | 4,362 | 378 | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 3,984 | -299 | -6.98% |
| 2018 | 4,283 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 4,286 | -224 | -4.97% |
| 2016 | 4,510 | 68 | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 4,442 | -10 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 4,452 | 170 | 3.97% |
| 2013 | 4,282 | -341 | -7.38% |
| 2012 | 4,623 | 67 | 1.47% |
| 2011 | 4,556 | 31 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 4,525 | 0 | 0% |