Wright County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Wright County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wright County, Iowa has a population of 12,791, the 59th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $67,190 and the median home value is $119,600. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wright County Quick Facts

Population 12,791

Median Household Income $67,190

Median Home Value $119,600

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 8

Population 12,791 59th of 99

Median Income $67,190 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 1.8%

How Wright County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	12,817	12,791	-0.2%
Median household income	$64,033	$67,190	+4.9%
Median home value	$109,800	$119,600	+8.9%

Median Household Income

Wright

$67,190

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wright

$119,600

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 30.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

10.4%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

60.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%

Renter 23.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $790/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.0%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

19.1%

55-74

25.7%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wright County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eagle Grove	3,593	$63,125	30.2%	$104,600
Clarion	2,770	$64,625	10.5%	$116,200
Belmond	2,694	$56,528	19.8%	$129,100
Goldfield	613	$53,092	13.7%	$108,000
Dows	562	$78,000	7.2%	$59,800
Rowan	186	$56,875	21.5%	N/A
Woolstock	181	$85,000	6.1%	$84,800
Galt	34	N/A	0.0%	$45,000

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Population Overview

Wright County is located in Iowa with a total population of 12,791. It is the 59th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wright County is 39.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wright County is $67,190. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $119,600. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Wright County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wright County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.9% vs 7.3%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wright County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wright County, Iowa?

Wright County has a population of 12,791, making it the 59th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Wright County?

The median household income in Wright County is $67,190 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Wright County, Iowa?

Wright County contains 8 Census-designated places.