Wright County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29229 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,965 | — | #1,936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,909 | -36.2% | #2,876 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,782 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $160,100 | -43.2% | #2,022 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $625 | -46.3% | #3,004 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.8% | #2,546 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wright County has a population of 18,965, making it the #1,936 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wright County is $47,909, ranking #2,876 out of 3,222 counties — 36.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Wright County is $160,100 (-43.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $625/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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86.5% of residents in Wright County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% below the national rate.
About Wright County, Missouri
Wright County, Missouri has a total population of 18,965, making it the 1,936th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wright County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wright County is $47,909, which ranks #2,876 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Wright County is $160,100, 43.2% below the national median. Renters in Wright County pay a median gross rent of $625 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wright County, 15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.
Wright County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%).
All data for Wright County, Missouri 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.