Wright City, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 538, Wright City'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 City is a small community located in Oklahoma, within McCurtain County. The total population is 538. It ranks as the 345th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wright City is 30.2 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 32.7% of the population under 18, Wright City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wright City is $41,964. This is 35% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 11.1%. This is 123% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $64,300. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Wright City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wright City is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wright City, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.