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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wright County

Missouri · 17,955 residents · 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 $24,691. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $65,600. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,955
+7%since 1990
from 16,758 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+7%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,691
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,770 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,135
+71%since 1990
from $7,692 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
26.9% rent
2.7
+32%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(16,434)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(94)
Asian0.2%(39)
Diversity Score6.1%(1,021)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(17,440)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(139)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score3%(537)
3
−51%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.8 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, Missouri?

Wright County, Missouri has about 17,955 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wright County, Missouri earns about $24,691 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Wright County, Missouri?

About 9.8% 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 21.7% 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 1,197 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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