Wright County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 10th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Wright County, Minnesota is 145,270 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 10th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $106,666, the median home value is $332,800, and the median age is 37.4.

The population of Wright County has grown 23.6% since 2010 (125,093 → 154,593), a +1.52% annualized rate.

Wright County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

145,270

Population

+1.52%

Annual growth

220

People / sq mi

$106,666

Median Income

$332,800

Median Home Value

Wright County covers 661 sq mi of land at 219.7 people per square mile.

About Wright County, MN

Wright County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 145,270. It ranks #10 among counties in Minnesota by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The median household income in Wright County is $106,666, above the US median of $74,580. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $332,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,246. The homeownership rate of 84.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Wright County reflects 34.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.0% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.3 minutes each way.

Wright County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wright County had a population of 125,093 in 2010 and 154,593 in 2024, a 23.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 154,593 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.53%.

154,593

Population (2024)

125,093

Population (2010)

154,593

Peak (2024)

1.53%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	125,093	-	-	estimate
2011	126,239	+1,146	+0.92%	estimate
2012	127,273	+1,034	+0.82%	estimate
2013	128,235	+962	+0.76%	estimate
2014	129,845	+1,610	+1.26%	estimate
2015	131,029	+1,184	+0.91%	estimate
2016	132,392	+1,363	+1.04%	estimate
2017	134,280	+1,888	+1.43%	estimate
2018	136,471	+2,191	+1.63%	estimate
2019	138,542	+2,071	+1.52%	estimate
2020	141,875	+3,333	+2.41%	estimate
2021	145,209	+3,334	+2.35%	estimate
2022	148,218	+3,009	+2.07%	estimate
2023	151,452	+3,234	+2.18%	estimate
2024	154,593	+3,141	+2.07%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.4%
Black or African American	1.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.4

Median Age

49.1%

Female

50.9%

Male

13.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.7%

5–9

8.0%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

5.0%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

14.6%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

6.1%

65–74

8.1%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 22.4% · Seniors (65+): 13.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$106,666+$19,110 vs state
Mean household income	$123,045
Per-capita income	$44,946
Poverty rate	3.4%-2.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	71.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Manufacturing

15.5%

Construction

11.6%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Information

7.3%

Education & health care

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Retail trade

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Wright County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

13.0%

Work from home

30.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$332,800+$27,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,246

Median rent

84.3%

Homeownership rate

56,153

Total housing units

94.0%

Occupied

6.0%

Vacant

15.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.5%

With health insurance

96.2%

With broadband internet

17.3%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

8.7%

With a disability

94.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.9%

High School+

34.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wright County, Minnesota has a population of 145,270 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 10th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 220 people per square mile.

The population of Wright County has grown 23.6% since 2010 (125,093 → 154,593), a +1.52% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wright County, Minnesota is $106,666, with mean (average) household income of $123,045 and per-capita income of $44,946. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wright County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.4%), Black or African American (1.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wright County, Minnesota is 37.4 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

The median home value in Wright County is $332,800 and median monthly rent is $1,246. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 56,153 total housing units, 6.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wright County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Wright County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.