U.S. County · Profile

Wright County

19.4KTotal Population
28Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.17%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wright County has a population of 19,403 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wright County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.6%18,355
Two or More Races4.5%873
Hispanic or Latino2.4%466
Asian0.4%78
Black or African American0.2%39
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%39
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%19
Some Other Race0.1%19

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wright County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$43,573
41.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,602
41.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.4%
77.4% above national average
Median Age
41.1 years

Income & Poverty

$43,573Median Household Income
$22,602Per Capita Income
20.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$43,573$56,971
Families$51,265$67,119
Married-couple Families$51,265$57,417
Nonfamily Households$25,854$27,922

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wright County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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