Wright County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19197 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,791 | — | #2,297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,190 | -10.6% | #1,415 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,287 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,600 | -57.6% | #2,677 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,173 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.0% | #2,259 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wright County has a population of 12,791, making it the #2,297 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wright County is $67,190, ranking #1,415 out of 3,222 counties — 10.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Wright County is $119,600 (-57.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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94.2% of residents in Wright County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Wright County, Iowa
Wright County, Iowa has a total population of 12,791, making it the 2,297th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wright County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wright County is $67,190, which ranks #1,415 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Wright County is $119,600, 57.6% below the national median. Renters in Wright County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wright County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Wright County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Wright County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.