Wright, Minnesota facts for kids
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Wright
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Welcome to Wright sign
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Location of the city of Wright
within Carlton County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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127 |
| • Density | 86.81/sq mi (33.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55798
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-71824 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0654393 |
Wright is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 127 at the 2010 census.
Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in Wright.
Wright is located 28 miles west of Cloquet. Wright is located 6 miles west of Cromwell; and 47 miles west-southwest of Duluth.
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History
A post office called Wright has been in operation since 1892. The city was named for George Burdick Wright, a land agent.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.55 square miles (4.01 km2), all of it land.
The boundary line between Carlton and Aitkin counties is nearby. The boundary line between Carlton and Saint Louis counties is also near Wright.
Festival
There is an annual festival called "Wrong Days in Wright" on the third weekend in July.
The festival includes:
- Steak fry, fireworks and teen dance on Friday.
- Parade, smorgasbord, mixed doubles softball tournament, horseshoe tournament, craft show, and adult dance on Saturday.
- Pancake breakfast on Sunday morning.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 191 | — | |
| 1940 | 201 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 199 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 169 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −21.9% | |
| 1980 | 162 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 144 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 93 | −35.4% | |
| 2010 | 127 | 36.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 127 | 0.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 52 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 81.9 inhabitants per square mile (31.6/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 40.0 per square mile (15.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 52 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Wright (Minnesota) para niños
