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Wright County

Iowa · 12,943 residents · 580.412 sq mi
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Wright County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,221. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,943
−10%since 2000
from 14,334 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−1%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,221
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,197 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,142
+60%since 2000
from $18,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(13,489)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(706)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(1,798)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(10,107)
Black0.6%(73)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(2,394)
Asian0.5%(67)
Other1.3%(168)
Diversity Score42.8%(5,537)
Segregation Score29.2%(3,781)
Diversity Score
43
+241%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright County, Iowa?

Wright County, Iowa has about 12,943 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wright County, Iowa earns about $51,221 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 $86,100, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Wright County, Iowa?

About 16.3% 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 13.4% of people in Wright County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,326 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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