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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wright County

Iowa · 14,334 residents · 580.412 sq mi
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Wright County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,197. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,800. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,334
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14,269 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+6%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,197
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,582 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,247
+52%since 1990
from $11,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
74.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
25.8% rent
1.5
+11%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(14,194)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(123)
Asian0.1%(19)
Diversity Score3.4%(486)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(13,489)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(706)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,798)
13
+268%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−41%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright County, Iowa?

Wright County, Iowa has about 14,334 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wright County, Iowa?

The typical household in Wright County, Iowa earns about $36,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright County, Iowa expensive?

In Wright County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Wright County, Iowa?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wright County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright County, Iowa?

About 7.0% of people in Wright County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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