Wrights, Illinois
Wrights: Township in Greene County, Illinois
About
Wrights is a township located in the county of Greene in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 314 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 283 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wrights
| Population : | 283 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Greene County |
| Area : | 35.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 515 feet / 157 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:46:34 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62098 |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wrights is located at 39°22'33"N 90°17'39"W (39.3758800, -90.2942800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wrights decreased by 10.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 314 | - | census |
| 2011 | 313 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 309 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 308 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 304 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 301 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 294 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 295 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 291 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 289 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 283 | -2.12% | estimation process |
Wrights zip code is 62098.
County name: Greene, County
fips: 17061
Wrights, Wrightsville
Schools in Wrights
College & universities near Wrights, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143288 | Blackburn College | Carlinville (IL) | 62626 |
| 443173 | Mr John's School of Cosmetology & Nails-Jacksonville | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650 |
| 145691 | Illinois College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2299 |
| 146825 | MacMurray College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2590 |
| 146603 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey (IL) | 62035 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wrights, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wrights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wrigh Post Office | Wrights (IL) | 62098 |
| Greenfield Post Office | Greenfield (IL) | 62044 |
| White Hall Post Office | White Hall (IL) | 62092 |
| Carrollton Post Office | Carrollton (IL) | 62016 |
| Rockbridg Post Office | Rockbridge (IL) | 62081 |
Other cities in Greene County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greene County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 2,352 | Township in Greene County, Illinois |
| White Hall | 2,269 | City in Illinois |
| Roodhouse | 1,646 | City in Greene County, Illinois, United States |
| Greenfield | 965 | City in Greene County, Illinois, United State |
| Patterson | 580 | Township in Greene County, Illinois |
| Kane | 500 | Village in Illinois |
| Athensville | 317 | Township in Greene County, Illinois |
| Fayette | 251 | County in Illinois, United States |
| King | 227 | Township in Christian County, Illinois |
| Walkerville | 210 | Township in Greene County, Illinois |
| Eldred | 183 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hillview | 175 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rockbridge | 154 | Township in Greene County, Illinois |
