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 $88,143 with a poverty rate of 26.43%. The median age in Wright is 37.6 years: 39 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 | 1,238 | 88.43% |
| Two or more races | 150 | 10.71% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 593 | 2.36 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 308 | 2.67 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 215 | 0 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 39 | 6.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 31 | 3.29 | 100 | 0 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 0.96% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 8.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 389 | 37.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 19.08% |
| Some College | 279 | 26.88% |
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 | 759 | 749 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 207 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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 | $28,510 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $82,829 | $106,250 | $28,309 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,181 | $105,689 | $29,118 |
| Some College | $85,676 | $106,106 | $0 |
$81,181
Average Earnings
$105,689
Average Male
$29,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.88% of Wright residents speak only English, while 17.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 228 | 219 | 96.05% |
| White | 1,019 | 151 | 14.82% |
26.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.7%
Male Poverty Rate
35.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright is Hispanic, with 96.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright is White, with 14.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.59% |
| Some College | 10.48% |
| High School | 10.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,458 | $100,570 |
| Households | $86,115 | $88,143 |
| Married Families | $110,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $55,587 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.8%
Male Marriage Rate
70.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
147
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 50 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 75+ | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 14.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
27.21%
Born in Wright
83.5%
Native Born
16.5%
Foreign Born
15.64%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
83.5% of Wright residents were born in the United States, with 27.21% having been born in Wyoming. 15.64% 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% |