Wright, WY Demographics

A map of Wright's Population by Race

Wright, Wyoming had a population of 1,644 in 2020. It was 84.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wright, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is the 42nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wright's White Population

1,390 residents of Wright identify as White, or 84.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Wright roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wyoming (81.4% White). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is ranked #130 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wright is more White than neighboring Gillette (82.5% White), and Edgerton (80.4% White). Wright is less White than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (85.8% White), Moorcroft (92.2% White), and Midwest (87.7% White).

Wright's Black Population

0 residents of Wright identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wright roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wyoming (0.8% Black). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is ranked #96 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wright is less Black than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0.1% Black), and Gillette (0.6% Black).

Wright's Asian Population

0 residents of Wright identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wright roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wyoming (0.9% Asian). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is ranked #111 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wright is less Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0.8% Asian), Gillette (0.8% Asian), Moorcroft (0.2% Asian), and Midwest (0.4% Asian).

Wright's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Wright identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wright roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is ranked #50 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wright is more Hispanic than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (6.4% Hispanic), Gillette (10.3% Hispanic), Moorcroft (1.2% Hispanic), and Midwest (7.7% Hispanic). Wright is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgerton (17% Hispanic).

Wright's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Wright identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wright roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is ranked #81 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wright is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midwest (0.7% Native American/Other). Wright is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (1.6% Native American/Other), Gillette (1.7% Native American/Other), and Moorcroft (2.5% Native American/Other).

Wright's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Wright identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wright roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Wright is ranked #96 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wright is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgerton (1.3% Multiracial), and Midwest (3.5% Multiracial). Wright is less Multiracial than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (5.3% Multiracial), Gillette (4% Multiracial), and Moorcroft (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.