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Wright County

Missouri · 18,188 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 $36,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $109,100. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
18,188
+1%since 2000
from 17,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Wright County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,711
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,691 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,858
+44%since 2000
from $13,135 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(17,440)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(139)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(537)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(16,654)
Black0.6%(111)
Hispanic / Latino2%(370)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other3.8%(682)
Diversity Score16.1%(2,935)
Segregation Score16.9%(3,083)
Diversity Score
16
+440%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−64.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wright County, Missouri?

Wright County, Missouri has about 18,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wright County, Missouri earns about $36,711 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Wright County, Missouri?

About 11.0% 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 21.3% 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 1,430 residents, a change of about 9 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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