Wright is a town located in Campbell County Wyoming. Wright has a 2024 population of 1,654. Wright is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,649 in 2020.
The average household income in Wright is $91,105 with a poverty rate of 19.62%. The median age in Wright is 35.8 years: 39.2 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wright was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,271 | 84.23% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 14.25% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 619 | 2.44 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 368 | 2.77 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.05 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 33 | 3.03 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 14 | 12.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 0.94% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 6.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 8.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.79% |
| High School Graduate | 378 | 35.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 15.09% |
| Some College | 334 | 31.51% |
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 | 801 | 791 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 172 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 64 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,264 | $76,696 | $25,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $81,500 | $102,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,881 | $101,469 | $27,620 |
| Some College | $81,579 | $105,625 | $0 |
$79,881
Average Earnings
$101,469
Average Male
$27,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.41% of Wright residents speak only English, while 12.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 186 | 174 | 93.55% |
| White | 1,085 | 122 | 11.24% |
19.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.08%
Male Poverty Rate
25.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright is Hispanic, with 93.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright is White, with 11.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94.12% |
| Some College | 9.05% |
| High School | 8.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,546 | $96,482 |
| Households | $88,150 | $91,105 |
| Married Families | $99,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,750 | $70,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
77.8%
Male Marriage Rate
71.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 75+ | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
26.24%
Born in Wright
86.94%
Native Born
13.06%
Foreign Born
11.53%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
86.94% of Wright residents were born in the United States, with 26.24% having been born in Wyoming. 11.53% 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 | 1,660 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,659 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,658 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2026 | 1,656 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,655 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,654 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,653 | 15 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 1,638 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 1,625 | -24 | -1.46% |
| 2020 | 1,649 | -102 | -5.83% |
| 2019 | 1,751 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,754 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,760 | -102 | -5.48% |
| 2016 | 1,862 | -24 | -1.27% |
| 2015 | 1,886 | 30 | 1.62% |
| 2014 | 1,856 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,860 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,863 | 50 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 1,813 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,810 | 0 | 0% |