Wright County Summary

Life in Wright County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wright County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wright County:

  • The population in Wright County is 18,475.

  • The median home value in Wright County is $170,960.

  • The median income in Wright County is $43,573.

  • The median rent in Wright County is $593.

  • The unemployment rate in Wright County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Wright County is 20.4%.

  • The average high in Wright County is 72.6° and there are 105.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wright County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wright County

Mountain Grove, MO Population 4,498

Mansfield, MO Population 1,351

Norwood, MO Population 862

Hartville, MO Population 652

Map Of Wright County

Wright County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Wright County is 72.6°.

  • There are 83.83 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.2 inches of rain each year with 4.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Wright County.

StatWright County
Mean High72.6
Nice Days83.83
Rainfall105.2
Snowfall4.5
Sunny_hours5:26
72.6°
Average High
105.2
Inches of Rain

Wright County Demographics

Population over time in Wright County

The current population in Wright County is 18,475. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 18,244 -0.1%
2021 18,256 0.3%
2020 18,203 -

Gender in Wright County

  • Wright County is 50.5% female with 9,338 female residents.

  • Wright County is 49.5% male with 9,137 male residents.

Female
50.5% (9,338)
Male
49.5% (9,137)
Gender Wright County MO USA
Female 50.5% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.5% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wright County

Wright County is:

  • 93.1% White with 17,204 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 35 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 68 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 649 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.4% Hispanic with 449 Hispanic residents.

White
93.1% (17,204)
African American
0.2% (35)
American Indian
0.2% (41)
Asian
0.4% (68)
Hawaiian
0.1% (14)
Other
0.1% (15)
Two Or More
3.5% (649)
Hispanic
2.4% (449)

Table: Wright County By Race

Race Wright County MO USA
White 93.1% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.4% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Wright County, Missouri

  • 7.6% of households in Wright County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Wright County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Wright County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Wright County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Wright County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Wright County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Wright County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Wright County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.3% of households in Wright County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.6% of households in Wright County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.6% (1,407)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (1,004)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.6% (2,143)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.8% (2,909)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.8% (3,475)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (3,039)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (2,100)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.1% (1,873)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.3% (232)
$200,000 or more
1.6% (286)
Income Wright County MO USA
Less than $10,000 7.6% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.6% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.8% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.8% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.1% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.6% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wright County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Wright County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Wright County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Wright County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Wright County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Wright County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Wright County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Wright County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wright County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wright County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,293)
9-12th Grade
11% (2,032)
High School / GED
42% (7,759)
Some College
19% (3,510)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,662)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,478)
Master's Degree
4% (739)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Wright County MO USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 6% 6%
High School / GED 42% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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