Wright, WY population by race
The table below shows Wright's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,271 | 84.23% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 10 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 215 | 14.25% |
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Wright population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Wright has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Wright's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Wright population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.23% are white, 0.86% are Black or African American, 0.66% are Asian and 14.25% are multiracial.
Wright 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wright is White with a population of 1,271 (84.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 215 (14.25% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wright, WY
By ethnicity, 186 (12.33% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,323 (87.67% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wright, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,085 (82.01% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wright, WY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wright's Non-Hispanic population.
Wright Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,085 | 82.01% |
| Black or African American alone | 13 | 0.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 10 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 215 | 16.25% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wright, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 186 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wright, WY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wright's Hispanic population.
Wright Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 186 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wright, WY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 12.33% of Wright population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wright, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 186 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wright, WY have?
Wright, WY has 13 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.86% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wright is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wright, WY?
With 87.67% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wright.
That being said, with a 0.86% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wright.
What is the majority race in Wright, WY?
With a population of 1,271 (84.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wright.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wright, with 0.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
