Wright County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 19,663 with a growth rate of 1.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wright County, Missouri is the 57th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 18,777 and has seen a growth of 4.72% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,963 | 260 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 20,703 | 260 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 20,443 | 260 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 20,183 | 260 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 19,923 | 260 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 19,663 | 260 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 19,403 | 260 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 19,143 | 522 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 18,621 | 408 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 18,213 | -116 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 18,329 | 99 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 18,230 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 18,216 | 35 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 18,181 | 34 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 18,147 | -53 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 18,200 | -135 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 18,335 | -222 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 18,557 | -12 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 18,569 | -208 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 18,777 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 16,758 | 570 | 3.52% |
| 1980 | 16,188 | 2,521 | 18.45% |
| 1970 | 13,667 | -516 | -3.64% |
| 1960 | 14,183 | -1,651 | -10.43% |
| 1950 | 15,834 | -2,133 | -11.87% |
| 1940 | 17,967 | 1,226 | 7.32% |
| 1930 | 16,741 | -992 | -5.59% |
| 1920 | 17,733 | -582 | -3.18% |
| 1910 | 18,315 | 796 | 4.54% |
| 1900 | 17,519 | 3,035 | 20.95% |
| 1890 | 14,484 | 4,772 | 49.14% |
| 1880 | 9,712 | 4,028 | 70.87% |
| 1870 | 5,684 | 1,176 | 26.09% |
| 1860 | 4,508 | 1,121 | 33.1% |
| 1850 | 3,387 | -17,576 | -83.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,473 | 94.58% |
| Two or more races | 829 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,825 | 2.68 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 3,659 | 3.28 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 2,172 | 1.2 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 726 | 3.73 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 268 | 3.58 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,334 | 10.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,076 | 8.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 978 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 587 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 5,092 | 41.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 810 | 6.65% |
| Some College | 2,309 | 18.95% |
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 | 11,514 | 9,466 | 1,513 |
| 2+ Races | 434 | 406 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 140 | 124 | 0 |
| Asian | 64 | 7 | 3 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 8 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 19.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,960 | $42,625 | $37,923 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,347 | $52,750 | $50,278 |
| High School Graduate | $32,577 | $36,602 | $19,636 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,088 | $45,327 | $22,532 |
| Overall | $34,411 | $40,540 | $26,442 |
| Some College | $34,634 | $45,867 | $28,020 |
$34,411
Average Earnings
$40,540
Average Male
$26,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.91% of Wright County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 4.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,804 | 3,461 | 20.6% |
| Multiple | 829 | 161 | 19.42% |
| Hispanic | 447 | 47 | 10.51% |
| Asian | 68 | 4 | 5.88% |
| Native | 41 | 1 | 2.44% |
20.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.72%
Male Poverty Rate
20.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright County, Missouri is White, with 20.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright County, Missouri is Native, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.99% |
| High School | 18.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.64% |
| Some College | 8.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.19% |
| Male Employed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 5.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,265 | $67,119 |
| Households | $43,573 | $56,971 |
| Married Families | $61,303 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,854 | $31,527 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,469
Number of Veterans
1,251
Male Veterans
218
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 449 |
| Vietnam | 405 |
| Second Gulf War | 263 |
| Korea | 101 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 367 |
| 75+ | 353 |
| 65 to 74 | 315 |
| 55 to 64 | 278 |
| 18 to 34 | 156 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,254 | 9.67% |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 39.09% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 17.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
68.32%
Born in Wright County, Missouri
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.36% of Wright County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 68.32% having been born in Missouri. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.