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The Wright Census Designated Place had a population of 24,375 as of July 1, 2019. Wright ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Florida. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wright is located at latitude 30.4558 and longitude -86.6383 in Okaloosa County. The formal boundaries for the Wright Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 5.53 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Okaloosa County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 43 feet.
The Wright Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2403044) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
Florida is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Wright Census Designated Place is located within Fort Walton Beach CCD of Okaloosa County.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Wright, FL Housing Affordability Index is 132 State of Florida Housing Affordability Index is 113 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Wright, FL Wealth Index is 53 State of Florida Wealth Index is 94 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
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| Total Population | 24,375 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 24,117 (98.9%) |
| Population in Families | 17,634 (72.3%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 258 ( 1.1%) |
| Population Density | 4,416 |
| Diversity Index2 | 67 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,594 |
| Average Household Income | $66,015 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,894 |
| Wealth Index4 | 53 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,767 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,620 (39.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,680 (48.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,467 (12.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $199,219 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 132 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 6,067 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.57% | 0.82% |
| Households | 0.5% | 0.78% |
| Families | 0.33% | 0.67% |
| Median Household Income | 2.4% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.69% |
The table below compares Wright to the other 919 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Florida by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 169 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 154 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 198 | 79th |
| Median Household Income | # 470 | 49th |
| Per Capita Income | # 449 | 51st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
