Categories in Wright, Florida
Wright, Florida Facts
| Area | 5.6 mi² |
| Population | 24,129 |
| Male Population | 12,040 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 12,089 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +126.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.1% |
| Median Age | 34.2 years (Male: 33, Female: 35.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Fort Walton Beach |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.45575, -86.63829 |
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Wright, Florida Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,658 | 17,030 | 21,518 | 23,137 | 24,129 |
| Population Density | 1,920.3 / mi² | 3,068.3 / mi² | 3,877 / mi² | 4,168.7 / mi² | 4,347.4 / mi² |
Wright, Florida Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Florida | +117.1% | +35.9% | +7.5% |
| Florida | +95.6% | +51.7% | +26.2% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Wright, Florida Median Age
Median Age: 34.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Florida | 34.2 yrs | 35.8 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Florida | 41.8 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Wright, Florida Population Density
Population Density: 4,347 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Florida | 24,129 | 5.55 sq mi | 4,347 / mi² |
| Florida | 20.3 million | 65,757.1 sq mi | 308 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Wright, Florida Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Wright, Florida CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright, Florida | 411,123 tn | 17.04 tn | 74,073.4 tons/mi² |
| Florida | 302,482,610 tn | 14.93 tn | 4,600 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 411,123 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 74,073.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/19 | 8:11 PM | 3.1 | 87.9 km | 9,540 m | 10km NNE of Flomaton, Alabama | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/19 | 6:36 PM | 3.1 | 88.7 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Flomaton, Alabama | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/97 | 9:00 AM | 3 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | Alabama | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/97 | 11:27 PM | 3.7 | 95.5 km | 10,000 m | Alabama | usgs.gov |
| 10/24/97 | 8:35 AM | 4.8 | 99.4 km | 10,000 m | Alabama | usgs.gov |
| 5/4/97 | 3:39 AM | 3.1 | 94.7 km | 5,000 m | Alabama | usgs.gov |
Wright, Florida
Wright is a census-designated place (CDP) in Okaloosa County, Florida. The population was 23,127 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the Fort Walton Beach–Crestview–Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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