Wright is a CDP located in Okaloosa County Florida. Wright has a 2024 population of 26,796. Wright is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 8.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,671 in 2020.
The average household income in Wright is $71,685 with a poverty rate of 17.44%. The median age in Wright is 36.4 years: 35.4 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wright was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,740 | 59.91% |
| Two or more races | 3,920 | 14.92% |
| Black or African American | 3,473 | 13.22% |
| Other race | 2,221 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 886 | 3.37% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,296 | 2.3 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 5,039 | 1.3 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 4,604 | 2.98 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 1,213 | 3.22 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 440 | 4.05 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
3
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
55.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,039 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,714 | 14.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,276 | 17.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,418 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 4,865 | 26.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 960 | 5.14% |
| Some College | 4,401 | 23.57% |
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 | 12,002 | 11,434 | 3,114 |
| Black | 2,634 | 2,123 | 419 |
| Hispanic | 2,415 | 1,584 | 515 |
| 2+ Races | 1,695 | 1,233 | 392 |
| Other Race | 1,108 | 742 | 236 |
| Asian | 753 | 661 | 333 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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 | $57,757 | $64,284 | $42,721 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,602 | $74,439 | $47,731 |
| High School Graduate | $26,716 | $34,971 | $19,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,230 | $21,735 | $28,409 |
| Overall | $39,030 | $46,872 | $31,000 |
| Some College | $40,554 | $50,363 | $29,889 |
$39,030
Average Earnings
$46,872
Average Male
$31,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.16% of Wright residents speak only English, while 17.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,653 | 1,826 | 39.24% |
| Multiple | 3,901 | 1,623 | 41.6% |
| White | 14,769 | 1,106 | 7.49% |
| Black | 3,437 | 896 | 26.07% |
| Other | 2,216 | 856 | 38.63% |
| Asian | 886 | 49 | 5.53% |
17.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.62%
Male Poverty Rate
20.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright is Multiple, with 41.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright is Asian, with 5.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.37% |
| High School | 17.81% |
| Some College | 6.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.83% |
| Female Employed | 11.34% |
| Male Employed | 10.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,356 | $81,854 |
| Households | $61,256 | $71,685 |
| Married Families | $83,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,341 | $55,986 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,798
Number of Veterans
3,209
Male Veterans
589
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,717 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,617 |
| Vietnam | 1,115 |
| Korea | 147 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,074 |
| 55 to 64 | 928 |
| 65 to 74 | 900 |
| 18 to 34 | 456 |
| 75+ | 440 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,111 | 26.09% |
| Black | 452 | 16.36% |
| 2+ Races | 165 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 37 | 4.79% |
| Other Race | 33 | 2.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
27.86%
Born in Wright
84.59%
Native Born
15.41%
Foreign Born
10.07%
Non Citizen
5.34%
Naturalized
84.59% of Wright residents were born in the United States, with 27.86% having been born in Florida. 10.07% 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 | 26,796 | 262 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 26,534 | 262 | 1% |
| 2022 | 26,272 | 1,458 | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 24,814 | 143 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 24,671 | 706 | 2.95% |
| 2019 | 23,965 | 974 | 4.24% |
| 2018 | 22,991 | -357 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 23,348 | -34 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 23,382 | -1,480 | -5.95% |
| 2015 | 24,862 | -522 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 25,384 | 492 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 24,892 | -350 | -1.39% |
| 2012 | 25,242 | -96 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 25,338 | 2,211 | 9.56% |
| 2010 | 23,127 | 0 | 0% |