Wright City is a city located in Warren County Missouri. Wright City has a 2024 population of 5,518. Wright City is currently growing at a rate of 3.06% annually and its population has increased by 13.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,862 in 2020.
The average household income in Wright City is $78,061 with a poverty rate of 9.53%. The median age in Wright City is 36.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wright City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,698 | 76.59% |
| Two or more races | 488 | 10.11% |
| Black or African American | 367 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 197 | 4.08% |
| Native American | 78 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,687 | 2.86 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 882 | 3.34 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 452 | 1.61 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Male | 184 | 2.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 169 | 3.88 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 12.45% |
| Associates Degree | 200 | 6.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 387 | 11.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 5.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,063 | 32.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 378 | 11.62% |
| Some College | 632 | 19.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,688 | 2,140 | 534 |
| Hispanic | 281 | 138 | 0 |
| Black | 210 | 118 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 178 | 0 |
| Other Race | 143 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,655 | $59,413 | $45,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,671 | $0 | $65,915 |
| High School Graduate | $34,594 | $50,928 | $31,690 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,393 | $85,577 | $24,133 |
| Overall | $47,946 | $58,277 | $34,336 |
| Some College | $46,731 | $63,850 | $39,632 |
$47,946
Average Earnings
$58,277
Average Male
$34,336
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.57% of Wright City residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,645 | 322 | 8.83% |
| Multiple | 488 | 85 | 17.42% |
| Hispanic | 509 | 53 | 10.41% |
9.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.98%
Male Poverty Rate
12.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright City is Multiple, with 17.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright City is White, with 8.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.54% |
| High School | 4.42% |
| Some College | 1.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.03% |
| Female Employed | 1.42% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,938 | $82,599 |
| Households | $74,904 | $78,061 |
| Married Families | $90,550 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,313 | $61,708 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
61.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
434
Number of Veterans
393
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 11.69% |
| Black | 41 | 19.52% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 18.72% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 12.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.38%
Born in Wright City
95.67%
Native Born
4.33%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
3.48%
Naturalized
95.67% of Wright City residents were born in the United States, with 70.38% having been born in Missouri. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,338 | 164 | 2.66% |
| 2028 | 6,174 | 164 | 2.73% |
| 2027 | 6,010 | 164 | 2.81% |
| 2026 | 5,846 | 164 | 2.89% |
| 2025 | 5,682 | 164 | 2.97% |
| 2024 | 5,518 | 164 | 3.06% |
| 2023 | 5,354 | 112 | 2.14% |
| 2022 | 5,242 | 180 | 3.56% |
| 2021 | 5,062 | 200 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 4,862 | 551 | 12.78% |
| 2019 | 4,311 | 339 | 8.53% |
| 2018 | 3,972 | 254 | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 3,718 | 163 | 4.59% |
| 2016 | 3,555 | 69 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 3,486 | 50 | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 3,436 | 28 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 3,408 | 57 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 3,351 | 45 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 3,306 | 130 | 4.09% |
| 2010 | 3,176 | 0 | 0% |