Wray is a city located in Yuma County Colorado. Wray has a 2024 population of 2,309. It is also the county seat of Yuma County. Wray is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,333 in 2020.
The average household income in Wray is $72,317 with a poverty rate of 17.31%. The median age in Wray is 39 years: 38.2 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,902 | 82.52% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 11.15% |
| Other race | 117 | 5.08% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 948 | 2.31 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 443 | 1.1 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Married | 423 | 3.49 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 48 | 2.88 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 34 | 2.56 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 13.36% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 15.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 8.54% |
| High School Graduate | 371 | 24.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 414 | 26.99% |
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 | 1,121 | 1,026 | 273 |
| Hispanic | 328 | 156 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 94 | 31 |
| Other Race | 54 | 35 | 18 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,173 | $60,500 | $42,292 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,500 | $69,625 | $54,018 |
| High School Graduate | $44,946 | $48,802 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,675 | $49,934 | $45,724 |
| Some College | $52,159 | $46,500 | $53,458 |
$48,675
Average Earnings
$49,934
Average Male
$45,724
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.27% of Wray residents speak only English, while 18.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 545 | 208 | 38.17% |
| White | 1,536 | 144 | 9.38% |
| Multiple | 239 | 110 | 46.03% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
17.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
18.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wray is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wray is White, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.59% |
| High School | 15.41% |
| Some College | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.61% |
| Male Employed | 6.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,750 | $91,171 |
| Households | $57,318 | $72,317 |
| Married Families | $89,732 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,083 | $49,577 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
166
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.75% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.06% |
| Other Race | 7 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
60.26%
Born in Wray
86.9%
Native Born
13.1%
Foreign Born
10.33%
Non Citizen
2.78%
Naturalized
86.9% of Wray residents were born in the United States, with 60.26% having been born in Colorado. 10.33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,279 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 2,285 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 2,291 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 2,297 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 2,303 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 2,309 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 2,315 | 22 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 2,293 | -11 | -0.48% |
| 2021 | 2,304 | -29 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 2,333 | -27 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 2,360 | 5 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,355 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,362 | -16 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 2,378 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 2,376 | -28 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 2,404 | 16 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 2,388 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,381 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 2,385 | 20 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 2,365 | 0 | 0% |