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Wright County

Missouri · 19,671 residents (2025 est.) · 681.774 sq mi
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Wright County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,965
+6%since 2000
from 17,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 27 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+9%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,671 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Wright County
202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(1,270)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(1,531)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(1,185)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(1,355)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(1,052)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(2,079)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(2,105)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.2%(2,133)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(2,516)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.6%(2,207)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(1,084)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(448)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,909
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,691 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,681
+96%since 2000
from $13,135 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−1%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+8%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wright County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(17,440)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(139)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(17,397)
Black0.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(497)
Asian0.3%(65)
Other4.8%(903)
Diversity Score
19
+94%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
18
+7%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(168)
Puerto Rican0.7%(128)
Cuban0.3%(49)
Salvadoran0.1%(27)
Spaniard0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Japanese0.3%(63)
Ancestry
German18.7%(3,549)
English13.8%(2,617)
Irish10.1%(1,919)
American8.3%(1,575)
Scottish2.8%(525)
French1.7%(329)
Dutch1.5%(282)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(242)
Italian1.2%(222)
Welsh0.7%(137)
Swedish0.7%(134)
Norwegian0.6%(121)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.3%(62)
Polish0.3%(59)
Russian0.2%(41)
Finnish0.2%(37)
Czech0.1%(28)
Danish0.1%(26)
Austrian0.1%(20)
Turkish0.1%(19)
Ukrainian0.1%(14)
West Indian0.1%(13)
Canadian0.1%(11)
British0%(6)
Belgian0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(1,872)
Married56%(4,084)
Widowed3.2%(234)
Divorced15.1%(1,100)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(1,570)
Married54.1%(4,157)
Widowed12.3%(946)
Divorced13.2%(1,016)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright County, Missouri?

Wright County, Missouri has about 18,965 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wright County, Missouri earns about $47,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wright County, Missouri expensive?

In Wright County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $160,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Wright County, Missouri?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wright County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wright County, Missouri?

About 18.7% of people in Wright County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wright County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wright County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,207 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 4903Census Tract 4904Census Tract 4902Census Tract 4901
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 65711ZIP 65704ZIP 65667ZIP 65717ZIP 65662ZIP 65543ZIP 65660
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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