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Wright, MN
City in Carlton County, Minnesota.
Population
96
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
0
Wright and its ZIP codes
Local data for Wright, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carlton County. PPP loans are for Wright.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,691
13,111 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,497
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $7,055 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wright, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
528
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / -3°F
31.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wright, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Wright
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TamarackCity | 5.9 mi | 3.5 |
| CromwellCity | 6.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Kettle RiverCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| McGregorCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| FloodwoodCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| BarnumCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| MahtowaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 10.6 |
| Moose LakeCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| Sturgeon LakeCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| DenhamCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| PalisadeCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MahnomenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| BrookstonCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| CloquetCity | 25 mi | 35.2 |
| Willow RiverCity | 26 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wright, MN in?
- Wright is in Carlton County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Wright, MN?
- About 96 people live in Wright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wright?
- Nearby places include Tamarack (5.9 mi), Cromwell (6.4 mi), Kettle River (14 mi), McGregor (15 mi), Big Lake (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023