Wright County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 58th-largest in Missouri
The population of Wright County, Missouri is 18,722 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $47,304, the median home value is $152,300, and the median age is 41.2.
The population of Wright County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (18,777 → 19,505), a +0.27% annualized rate.
18,722
Population
+0.27%
Annual growth
27
People / sq mi
$47,304
Median Income
$152,300
Median Home Value
Wright County covers 682 sq mi of land at 27.5 people per square mile.
About Wright County, MO
Educational attainment is the headline number in Wright County: 14.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Wright County is a county in Missouri with a population of 18,722.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $47,304, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.6%, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $152,300, with typical rent around $558.
College attainment is 14.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Wright County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wright County had a population of 18,777 in 2010 and 19,505 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,505 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
19,505
Population (2024)
18,777
Population (2010)
19,505
Peak (2024)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,777 |
| 2011 | 18,569 |
| 2012 | 18,557 |
| 2013 | 18,335 |
| 2014 | 18,200 |
| 2015 | 18,147 |
| 2016 | 18,181 |
| 2017 | 18,216 |
| 2018 | 18,230 |
| 2019 | 18,329 |
| 2020 | 18,214 |
| 2021 | 18,625 |
| 2022 | 19,108 |
| 2023 | 19,373 |
| 2024 | 19,505 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.2
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
19.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.3% · Seniors (65+): 19.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $47,304$-21,616 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,814 |
| Per-capita income | $23,682 |
| Poverty rate | 12.6%+4.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wright County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
81.3%
Public transit
5.6%
Work from home
27.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$152,300$-63,300 vs state
Median home value
$558
Median rent
77.6%
Homeownership rate
8,370
Total housing units
83.2%
Occupied
16.8%
Vacant
22.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.3%
With health insurance
91.1%
With broadband internet
32.4%
Foreign-born
11.9%
Veterans (18+)
19.7%
With a disability
95.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.8%
High School+
14.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wright County, Missouri has a population of 18,722 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 27 people per square mile.
The population of Wright County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (18,777 → 19,505), a +0.27% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wright County, Missouri is $47,304, with mean (average) household income of $59,814 and per-capita income of $23,682. 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wright County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wright County, Missouri is 41.2 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Wright County is $152,300 and median monthly rent is $558. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,370 total housing units, 16.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wright County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Wright County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.