Wright township is located in Hillsdale County Michigan. Wright township has a 2024 population of 1,599. Wright township is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,616 in 2020.
The average household income in Wright township is $60,200 with a poverty rate of 17.79%. The median age in Wright township is 42 years: 42.4 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wright township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,491 | 96.26% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 3.42% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 610 | 2.53 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Married | 322 | 3.11 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 199 | 1.22 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Female | 53 | 3.34 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 36 | 3.42 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 7.4% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 7.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 7.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 3.92% |
| High School Graduate | 592 | 52.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 179 | 15.95% |
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 | 1,088 | 952 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,750 | $0 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $43,750 |
| High School Graduate | $36,554 | $40,391 | $26,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,531 | $19,531 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,824 | $39,706 | $26,932 |
| Some College | $31,094 | $48,571 | $21,544 |
$35,824
Average Earnings
$39,706
Average Male
$26,932
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Wright township residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,484 | 275 | 18.53% |
17.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.56%
Male Poverty Rate
19.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright township is White, with 18.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright township is White, with 18.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.19% |
| Some College | 14.34% |
| High School | 13.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.65% |
| Male Employed | 12.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.68% |
| Female Employed | 8.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,679 | $69,048 |
| Households | $49,881 | $60,200 |
| Married Families | $70,658 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,792 | $39,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
93
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 8.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
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
69.59%
Born in Wright township
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
98.64% of Wright township residents were born in the United States, with 69.59% having been born in Michigan. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,564 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 1,571 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 1,578 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 1,585 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 1,592 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 1,599 | -7 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 1,606 | -7 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 1,613 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,613 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 1,616 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 1,610 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 1,615 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,620 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 1,616 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,620 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,623 | -8 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 1,631 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 1,637 | -14 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 1,651 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,651 | 0 | 0% |