Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wray, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,114

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.4%1,276

Hispanic/Latino

33.6%711

Two or More

3.4%71

Other

1.2%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%22

Black

0.4%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%58

High School Diploma

16.2%244

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%87

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%245

Associate's Degree

7.3%110

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%314

Master's Degree

4.9%74

Professional Degree

1%15

HS or Higher

76.3%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,000

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%525

Renter-Occupied

42.9%394

Total Units

966

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%73

$50K–$100K

12.8%67

$100K–$150K

7%37

$150K–$200K

20.8%109

$200K–$300K

25.9%136

$300K–$500K

16.2%85

$500K–$1M

3.4%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%33

1990–1999

7.8%75

1980–1989

9.3%90

1970–1979

27%261

1960–1969

7%68

1950–1959

11.9%115

1940–1949

10.5%101

1939 or earlier

23.1%223

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.7%705

Electricity

23.3%214

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,171

Mean Household Incomei

$71,782

Per Capita Incomei

$33,208

Poverty Ratei

16.5%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

994

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%32

$10K–$15K

16.1%148

$15K–$20K

2.2%20

$20K–$25K

1.5%14

$25K–$30K

6.4%59

$30K–$35K

3.2%29

$35K–$40K

5.3%49

$40K–$45K

4.2%39

$45K–$50K

4.5%41

$50K–$60K

9.5%87

$60K–$75K

1.1%10

$75K–$100K

17.4%160

$100K–$125K

12.4%114

$125K–$150K

4.4%40

$150K–$200K

4.6%42

$200K+

3.8%35

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing41 homes98% occupied$419/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 820 homes81% occupied$429/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,171/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

19.5%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.6% of subsidized households are minority

27.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

43620.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

261

Guatemala

139

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

938

Avg. Commutei

13.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

989

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

146(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.1%Insured

18.9%Uninsured