Wright, Kansas
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] |
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.
History
[edit]Wright 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
[edit]Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City.
Climate
[edit]The 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
[edit]Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[5]
Education
[edit]The 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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