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 $77,956 with a poverty rate of 14.29%. The median age in Wray is 38.1 years: 38.4 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wray was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,182 | 88.66% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 5.36% |
| Other race | 106 | 4.31% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.33% |
| 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 | 951 | 2.49 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 450 | 3.56 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 384 | 1.19 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Male | 70 | 2.74 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Female | 47 | 2.53 | 83 | 17 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 254 | 16.16% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 6.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 264 | 16.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 8.33% |
| High School Graduate | 384 | 24.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 399 | 25.38% |
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 | 1,227 | 1,075 | 318 |
| Hispanic | 285 | 150 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 37 | 7 |
| Other Race | 55 | 28 | 17 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | $54,070 | $64,063 | $52,529 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,565 | $0 | $49,402 |
| High School Graduate | $45,259 | $48,250 | $41,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,750 | $54,821 | $36,000 |
| Overall | $47,804 | $52,988 | $45,000 |
| Some College | $45,769 | $47,024 | $34,000 |
$47,804
Average Earnings
$52,988
Average Male
$45,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.37% of Wray residents speak only English, while 16.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 444 | 170 | 38.29% |
| White | 1,850 | 136 | 7.35% |
| Multiple | 129 | 53 | 41.09% |
| Native | 32 | 32 | 100% |
14.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.94%
Male Poverty Rate
15.79%
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 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.55% |
| High School | 16.99% |
| Some College | 14.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 10.29% |
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,406 | $91,374 |
| Households | $67,596 | $77,956 |
| Married Families | $98,261 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,457 | $56,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 9.39% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 14.15% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.48% |
| Other Race | 3 | 3.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
58.47%
Born in Wray
89.56%
Native Born
10.44%
Foreign Born
8.7%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
89.56% of Wray residents were born in the United States, with 58.47% having been born in Colorado. 8.7% 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% |