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Wright City

Missouri · 4,881 residents · 6.06 sq mi
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Wright City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,379. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,349 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,000. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,881
+219%since 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
805 / sq mi
+219%since 2000
from 253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.9
+4%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8592K3K4K6K1990201020202024Wright City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,379
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,183
+47%since 2000
from $17,153 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,314)
Black6.2%(95)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(95)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(440)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(3,884)
Black5.3%(258)
Hispanic / Latino8%(391)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other6.6%(324)
Diversity Score43.8%(2,136)
Diversity Score
44
+52%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright City, Missouri?

Wright City, Missouri has about 4,881 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wright City, Missouri?

The typical household in Wright City, Missouri earns about $70,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright City, Missouri expensive?

In Wright City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $156,000, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Wright City, Missouri?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wright City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright City, Missouri?

About 17.5% of people in Wright City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,624 residents, a change of about 288 percent over that period.

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