Wright, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 106, Wright's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wright is a small community located in Kansas, within Ford County. The total population is 106. It ranks as the 542nd most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wright is 64.6 years. This is 73% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 16.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wright is $31,058. This is 58% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Wright. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wright, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $220,100. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $217,200. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wright is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (21.7% vs 13.6%).

Education

6.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 53.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wright, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.