Wright County, IA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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D
Population
| Metric | Wright County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,426 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.4 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.08% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,352 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wright County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wright County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,137 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.93% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Wright County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $350,000 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $787 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.2% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Wright County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 15.3 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Wright County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wright County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Health
Wright County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wright County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |