Wright County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Wright County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wright County, Minnesota has a population of 148,269, the 10th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $107,209 and the median home value is $358,900. The poverty rate is 5.2%.

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

Wright County Quick Facts

Population 148,269

Median Household Income $107,209

Median Home Value $358,900

Poverty Rate 5.2%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 37.6 years

Homeownership Rate 84.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.4%

High School Graduation 94.5%

Cities/Places 14

Population 148,269 10th of 87

Median Income $107,209 20% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.2%

Unemployment 2.7%

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	145,270	148,269	+2.1%
Median household income	$106,666	$107,209	+0.5%
Median home value	$332,800	$358,900	+7.8%

Median Household Income

Wright

$107,209

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wright

$358,900

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.4%

$25K-$50K 11.3%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 53.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

1.3%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

2.1%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

11.9%

$125K-$150K

10.9%

$150K-$200K

15.6%

$200K+

14.8%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

72.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.1%

Renter 15.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,288/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.2%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

27.6%

55-74

20.8%

75+

5.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wright County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Otsego	22,245	$119,927	3.5%	$396,700
St. Michael	20,010	$131,274	3.2%	$390,100
Buffalo	16,499	$88,820	8.9%	$314,400
Monticello	14,858	$79,534	6.8%	$323,700
Albertville	8,207	$132,734	1.1%	$343,700
Delano	6,942	$109,946	4.0%	$375,200
Montrose	3,888	$102,625	5.3%	$275,700
Annandale	3,399	$65,583	8.9%	$251,800
Cokato	2,782	$70,288	14.4%	$223,300
Waverly	2,285	$112,222	10.6%	$323,100
Maple Lake	2,042	$93,750	4.4%	$246,800
Howard Lake	1,832	$92,188	10.3%	$273,600
South Haven	214	$106,250	13.1%	$194,600
Silver Creek	167	$51,042	6.6%	$418,800

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Population Overview

Wright County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 148,269. It is the 10th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wright County is 37.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wright County is $107,209. This is 20% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 33% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $358,900. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wright County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

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 Minnesota 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, Minnesota?

Wright County has a population of 148,269, making it the 10th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Wright County?

The median household income in Wright County is $107,209 with a poverty rate of 5.2%.

How many cities are in Wright County, Minnesota?

Wright County contains 14 Census-designated places.