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Wright, WY


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Wright, Wyoming

Wright, Wyoming, in Campbell county, is 114 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 278 miles N of Denver, Colorado. About 1,347 people people live in Wright.

The People and Families of Wright

In Wright, about 73% of adults are married. Homes in Wright tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wright is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wright had a median family income of $55,764. Overall, families in Wright are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Wright does not have a large underclass. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($225) in Wright than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Wright Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wright, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. Notably, housing in Wright tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Wright, 90% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the town is the public transportation system.

High Points

Wright strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWright Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Wright Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Wright People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Wright Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Wright Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wright, WY

Comparing Wright to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women77
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity32
Age of the Population23
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty810
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work53
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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