Wright is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ford County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population was 145.[2] It is located along Highway 50.
Wright, Kansas | |
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  Wright  Wright | |
| Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ford |
| Named for | Robert Wright |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (770 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 145 |
| • Density | 70/sq mi (27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67882 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-80500 |
| GNIS ID | 2629188[1] |
History
editWright is named for Robert M. Wright, a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1875 to 1883 and one of the founders and early mayors of Dodge City.[3]
Geography
editWright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City.
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wright has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 163 | — | |
| 2020 | 145 | −11.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Government
editWright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[5]
Education
editThe community is served by Dodge City USD 443 public school district.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wright, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Wright, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ "Ford County: Organization and County Officers". kancoll.org. Archived from the original on October 2, 2002. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ Climate Summary for Wright, Kansas
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ USD 443 district map
Further reading
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