Wray, Colorado Population 2022
Wray is a city located in Yuma County Colorado. Wray has a 2020 population of 2,388. It is also the county seat of Yuma County. Wray is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,382 in 2010.
The average household income in Wray is $65,119 with a poverty rate of 19.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $766 per month, and the median house value is $147,400. The median age in Wray is 36.4 years, 37.9 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Wray Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wraywas:
- White: 97.32%
- Two or more races: 1.77%
- Other race: 0.63%
- Asian: 0.20%
- Black or African American: 0.08%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,468 | 97.32% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 1.77% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.20% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.08% |
Wray Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,006 | 2.45 | 57.6 |
| Married | 460 | 3.22 | 63.7 |
| Non Family | 382 | 1.14 | 59.4 |
| Female | 85 | 3.67 | 32.9 |
| Male | 79 | 3.01 | 39.2 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 9.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 10.74% |
| High School Graduate | 470 | 29.34% |
| Some College | 408 | 25.47% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 3.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 253 | 15.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 5.62% |
Wray Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,316 | 1,176 | 326 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 76 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 28 | 7 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Wray Language by Age
Wray Language
78.99% of Wray residents speak only English, while 21.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.03% of the population.
Wray Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 543 | 240 | 44.20% |
| White | 1,901 | 237 | 12.47% |
| Other | NaN% |
19.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
23.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wray
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wray is White, with 12.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wray is Hispanic, with 44.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.83%.
Wray Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Wray Married by Age and Sex
Wray Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wray Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 4.98% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 50.00% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.17% |
| Other Race | 4 | 44.44% |
Wray Veterans by Education
3.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.01%
Born in Wray
87.18%
Native Born
12.82%
Foreign Born
10.65%
Non Citizen
2.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.18% of Wray residents were born in the United States, with 55.01% having been born in Colorado. 10.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,388 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 2,375 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 2,362 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 2,349 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 2,336 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 2,342 | -22 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 2,364 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 2,367 | -34 | -1.42% |
| 2014 | 2,401 | 12 | 0.50% |
| 2013 | 2,389 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 2,389 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 2,396 | 14 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,382 | 0.00% |