Wright County, Iowa
Wright County is home to 12,791 people. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $67,190.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,791 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $67,190 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.8% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 29.5% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.8% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $119,600 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $790 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.0% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 6.5% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.4 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Cerro Gordo County
- Franklin County
- Hamilton County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Humboldt County
- Kossuth County
- Webster County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.