Wright is a CDP located in Okaloosa County Florida. Wright has a 2024 population of 26,796. Wright is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 8.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,671 in 2020.
The average household income in Wright is $85,639 with a poverty rate of 16.22%. The median age in Wright is 35.8 years: 34.1 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wright was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 15,913 | 58.43% |
Two or more races | 3,844 | 14.12% |
Black or African American | 3,552 | 13.04% |
Other race | 2,615 | 9.6% |
Asian | 1,235 | 4.53% |
Native American | 63 | 0.23% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 11,161 | 2.41 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
Non Family | 4,764 | 1.37 | 44 | 56 |
Married | 4,456 | 3.07 | 73 | 27 |
Female | 1,342 | 3.36 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
Male | 599 | 3.7 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 1,055 | 5.54% |
Associates Degree | 2,885 | 15.15% |
Bachelors Degree | 3,747 | 19.68% |
Graduate Degree | 1,573 | 8.26% |
High School Graduate | 4,633 | 24.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 1,230 | 6.46% |
Some College | 3,918 | 20.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 11,868 | 11,299 | 3,600 |
Hispanic | 2,709 | 1,545 | 511 |
Black | 2,522 | 2,157 | 527 |
2+ Races | 1,837 | 1,395 | 533 |
Other Race | 1,324 | 709 | 142 |
Asian | 965 | 778 | 297 |
Native American | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $60,816 | $67,147 | $49,438 |
Graduate Degree | $72,689 | $76,640 | $52,649 |
High School Graduate | $28,662 | $35,215 | $21,918 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $25,181 | $22,476 | $25,873 |
Overall | $41,853 | $50,135 | $33,452 |
Some College | $42,018 | $51,727 | $32,141 |
$41,853
Average Earnings
$50,135
Average Male
$33,452
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.39% of Wright residents speak only English, while 20.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 5,265 | 1,951 | 37.06% |
Multiple | 3,832 | 1,505 | 39.27% |
White | 14,818 | 1,200 | 8.1% |
Other | 2,609 | 906 | 34.73% |
Black | 3,490 | 496 | 14.21% |
Asian | 1,235 | 237 | 19.19% |
16.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.43%
Male Poverty Rate
18.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright is Multiple, with 39.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright is White, with 8.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 32.54% |
High School | 17.58% |
Some College | 7.04% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Male Unemployed | 21.03% |
Female Employed | 10.25% |
Male Employed | 9.09% |
Female Unemployed | 6.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $72,325 | $89,280 |
Households | $67,077 | $85,639 |
Married Families | $93,118 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | $57,529 | $76,952 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,646
Number of Veterans
3,243
Male Veterans
403
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Second Gulf War | 1,725 |
First Gulf War | 1,679 |
Vietnam | 1,101 |
Korea | 136 |
World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
55 to 64 | 1,032 |
65 to 74 | 942 |
35 to 54 | 751 |
75+ | 466 |
18 to 34 | 455 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 2,947 | 24.86% |
Black | 385 | 14.01% |
2+ Races | 169 | 8.13% |
Asian | 84 | 8.21% |
Hispanic | 76 | 2.52% |
Other Race | 61 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.77%
Born in Wright
82.59%
Native Born
17.41%
Foreign Born
11.64%
Non Citizen
5.77%
Naturalized
82.59% of Wright residents were born in the United States, with 27.77% having been born in Florida. 11.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | 26,796 | 262 | 0.99% |
2023 | 26,534 | 262 | 1% |
2022 | 26,272 | 1,458 | 5.88% |
2021 | 24,814 | 143 | 0.58% |
2020 | 24,671 | 706 | 2.95% |
2019 | 23,965 | 974 | 4.24% |
2018 | 22,991 | -357 | -1.53% |
2017 | 23,348 | -34 | -0.15% |
2016 | 23,382 | -1,480 | -5.95% |
2015 | 24,862 | -522 | -2.06% |
2014 | 25,384 | 492 | 1.98% |
2013 | 24,892 | -350 | -1.39% |
2012 | 25,242 | -96 | -0.38% |
2011 | 25,338 | 2,211 | 9.56% |
2010 | 23,127 | 0 | 0% |