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Wray, CO
City in Yuma County, Colorado.
Population
2,114
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
0
Wray and its ZIP codes
Wray at a glance
- Wray is about 11 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,171, 40% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,000 (68% below Colorado) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Wray, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wray, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,171
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (499), German Americans (369), Guatemalan Americans (195).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Wray.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,819
4,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.4M
FY 2026, $8,749 per person
How people get to work
Wray, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wray, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,722
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wray, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Wray
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LairdCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| VernonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| EckleyTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Haigler, NEVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| IdaliaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| Parks, NECensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| YumaCity | 27 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wray, CO in?
- Wray is in Yuma County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Wray, CO?
- About 2,114 people live in Wray, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wray?
- Nearby places include Laird (6.4 mi), Vernon (11 mi), Eckley (14 mi), Haigler, NE (16 mi), Idalia (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023