Wright County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wright County is located in Missouri with a total population of 18,722. It is the 58th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wright County is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wright County is $47,304. This is 31% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. The median home value is $152,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wright County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%.