Wright County Flag

Wright County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Clarion

Wright County's estimated 2025 population is 12,578 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wright County is the 60th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 13,185 and has seen a growth of -4.6% since that time.

12,578
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
60
Population Rank (State)
-39 -0.31%
Annual Population Growth

Wright County Population

Wright County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wright County includes 83.61% White, 4.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,71683.61%
Two or more races1,34110.46%
Other race5934.63%
Asian800.62%
Native American640.5%
Black or African American230.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Wright County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wright County's average per capita income is $43,162. Household income levels show a median of $64,033. The poverty rate stands at 14.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,838-
Families$76,402$97,235
Households$64,033$87,764
Non Families$43,571$62,197

$43,162

Average Income

$64,033

Median Household Income

14.75%

Poverty Rate