Wright City, Missouri Population 2022
Wright City is a city located in Warren County Missouri. Wright City has a 2020 population of 5,311. Wright City is currently growing at a rate of 6.71% annually and its population has increased by 66.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,182 in 2010.
The average household income in Wright City is $67,270 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $784 per month, and the median house value is $147,500. The median age in Wright City is 30.7 years, 30.6 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
Wright City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wright Citywas:
- White: 74.72%
- Other race: 13.28%
- Black or African American: 6.06%
- Two or more races: 5.93%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,847 | 74.72% |
| Some Other Race | 506 | 13.28% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 6.06% |
| Two or More Races | 226 | 5.93% |
Wright City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,308 | 2.91 | 60.4 |
| Married | 687 | 3.35 | 78 |
| Non Family | 439 | 1.62 | 44.2 |
| Female | 144 | 4.67 | 15.3 |
| Male | 38 | 3.32 | 100 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 5.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 8.93% |
| High School Graduate | 940 | 39.97% |
| Some College | 511 | 21.73% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 7.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 309 | 13.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 3.23% |
Wright City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,927 | 1,712 | 354 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 117 | |
| Other Race | 171 | 117 | |
| Black | 165 | 99 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 18.79%.
Wright City Language by Age
Wright City Language
94.17% of Wright City residents speak only English, while 5.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.83% of the population.
Wright City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,795 | 463 | 16.57% |
| Multiple | 226 | 139 | 61.50% |
| Hispanic | 545 | 52 | 9.54% |
| Other | NaN% |
17.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.13%
Male Poverty Rate
19.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wright City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wright City is White, with 16.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wright City is Hispanic, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.56%.
Wright City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Wright City Married by Age and Sex
Wright City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wright City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 13.02% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 40.77% |
| Other Race | 117 | 39.00% |
| Black | 31 | 18.79% |
Wright City Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
78.2%
Labor Force Participation
74.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.33%
Born in Wright City
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.61% of Wright City residents were born in the United States, with 74.33% having been born in Missouri. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,311 | 334 | 6.71% |
| 2021 | 4,977 | 334 | 7.19% |
| 2020 | 4,643 | 334 | 7.75% |
| 2019 | 4,309 | 334 | 8.40% |
| 2018 | 3,975 | 254 | 6.83% |
| 2017 | 3,721 | 163 | 4.58% |
| 2016 | 3,558 | 69 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 3,489 | 48 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 3,441 | 28 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 3,413 | 57 | 1.70% |
| 2012 | 3,356 | 46 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 3,310 | 128 | 4.02% |
| 2010 | 3,182 | 0.00% |