Wrightwood, CA Demographics

A map of Wrightwood's Population by Race

Wrightwood, California has an estimated population of 5,067, an increase from the 4,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% White, 15.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wrightwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wrightwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wrightwood, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wrightwood is ranked the 658th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Wrightwood was ranked the 674th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wrightwood's White Population

3,828 residents of Wrightwood, or 75.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wrightwood is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Wrightwood ranks 448th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrightwood's White population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Wrightwood's population has increased from 73.8% to 75.5%.

Wrightwood is more White than neighboring Piñon Hills (42.1% White), Phelan (47% White), San Antonio Heights (56.8% White), and Oak Hills (40.7% White). Wrightwood is less White than neighboring Lytle Creek (77.1% White).

Wrightwood's Black Population

0 residents of Wrightwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wrightwood is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Wrightwood ranks 1080th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrightwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wrightwood's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Wrightwood is less Black than neighboring Piñon Hills (0.1% Black), Phelan (0.6% Black), San Antonio Heights (1.4% Black), and Oak Hills (2.2% Black).

Wrightwood's Asian Population

199 residents of Wrightwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wrightwood is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Wrightwood ranks 866th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrightwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 123.6%. Asian residents' share of Wrightwood's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.9%.

Wrightwood is more Asian than neighboring Phelan (3% Asian). Wrightwood is less Asian than neighboring Piñon Hills (6.5% Asian), Lytle Creek (4.5% Asian), San Antonio Heights (9.8% Asian), and Oak Hills (5.9% Asian).

Wrightwood's Hispanic Population

777 residents of Wrightwood, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wrightwood is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wrightwood ranks 934th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrightwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wrightwood's population has decreased from 17.8% to 15.3%.

Wrightwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Piñon Hills (48.1% Hispanic), Phelan (45% Hispanic), Lytle Creek (18.5% Hispanic), San Antonio Heights (29% Hispanic), and Oak Hills (44.5% Hispanic).

Wrightwood's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Wrightwood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wrightwood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Wrightwood ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrightwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wrightwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Wrightwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piñon Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), Phelan (0.9% Native American/Other), Lytle Creek (0% Native American/Other), and San Antonio Heights (0.2% Native American/Other). Wrightwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hills (1.9% Native American/Other).

Wrightwood's Multiracial Population

175 residents of Wrightwood, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wrightwood is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wrightwood ranks 795th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wrightwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wrightwood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.5%.

Wrightwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Piñon Hills (2.3% Multiracial), Lytle Creek (0% Multiracial), and San Antonio Heights (2.7% Multiracial). Wrightwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hills (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.