Wright, New York
Wright: town in Schoharie County, New York
About
Wright is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,539 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,474 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wright
| Population | 1,474 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Phone Area Codes | 518 |
| Area | 28.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.8003,-73.3807 |
| Altitude | 951 feet / 290 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:06:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Wright is located at 43°48'1"N 73°22'50"W (43.8003400, -73.3806700).
Wright map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wright decreased by 4.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,539 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,529 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,512 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,498 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,490 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,477 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,477 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,477 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,474 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,467 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,474 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wright, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230834 | Castleton University | Castleton (VT) | 05735 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wright, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTC | Ticonderoga station | NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt | RAIL |
| FHV | Fair Haven, Vermont | Depot and Water Sts. | RAIL |
| CNV | Castleton station | 266 Main Street | RAIL |
| WHL | Whitehall station | Main St. and Saunders St. | RAIL |
| POH | Port Henry station | 20 Park Place | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wright.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ticonderoga Post Office | Ticonderoga (NY) | 12883 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Wright, Wyoming town in Campbell County, Wyoming with a population of 1,758 people.
- Wright, Michigan township in Ottawa County, Michigan with a population of 1,608 people.
- Wright, Minnesota city in Minnesota, USA with a population of 114 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury | 12,210 | Town of the United States |
| Hudson Falls | 6,988 | City in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Porter | 6,503 | Town in Niagara County, New York, United States |
| Granville | 6,366 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Ann | 5,965 | Town in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Argyle | 3,637 | Village in New York, United States |
| White Creek | 3,255 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Fort Edward | 3,237 | Town of New York, United States |
| Salem | 2,607 | City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States |
| Whitehall | 2,517 | Village in the town of Whitehall, Washington County, New York |
| Easton | 2,209 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Hartford | 2,172 | Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States |
| Cambridge | 1,916 | Town in New York, United States |
| Greenwich | 1,698 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
| Hampton | 897 | Town in New York |
| Putnam | 571 | Human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wright distances to largest New York cities