Wright County's estimated 2026 population is 19,810 with a growth rate of 0.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wright County is the 57th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,777 and has seen a growth of 5.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 14,065 adults, (3,739 of whom are seniors) in Wright County.
Female: 9,660 (50.9%)
Male: 9,305 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Wright County includes 92.01% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,449 | 92.01% |
| Two or more races | 999 | 5.27% |
| Other race | 335 | 1.77% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.07% |
Wright County's average per capita income is $38,528. Household income levels show a median of $47,909. The poverty rate stands at 18.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,869 | - |
| Families | $60,662 | $75,951 |
| Households | $47,909 | $63,326 |
| Non Families | $24,102 | $31,877 |
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