Wright County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wright County is located in Iowa with a total population of 12,817. It is the 59th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wright County is 39.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wright County is $64,033. This is 12% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $109,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Wright County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wright County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.7% vs 7.0%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.