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Wright, Kansas

Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W / 37.78056; -99.89194
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Wright, Kansas
KDOT map of Ford County (legend)
Wright is located in Kansas
Wright
Wright
Wright is located in the United States
Wright
Wright
Coordinates: 37°46′50″N 99°53′31″W / 37.78056°N 99.89194°W / 37.78056; -99.89194[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyFord
Named forRobert Wright
Area
 • Total2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
 • Land2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation2,530 ft (770 m)
Population
 • Total145
 • Density70/sq mi (27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67882
Area code620
FIPS code20-80500
GNIS ID2629188[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

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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

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Wright is located on U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 56 7 miles (11 km) east of Dodge City.

Climate

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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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2010163
2020145−11.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

Government

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Wright has a post office with ZIP code 67882.[5]

Education

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The community is served by Dodge City USD 443 public school district.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wright, Kansas
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Ford County: Organization and County Officers". kancoll.org. Archived from the original on October 2, 2002. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Wright, Kansas
  5. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  6. ^ USD 443 district map

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