2023 ACS Census Data · Population 12,817
Wright County is a small county in Iowa with a population of 12,817. The median household income is $64,033, near the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8%, median home value is $109,800, and 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
12,817
2023 estimate
Rank #2294 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,033
Household
Rank #1543 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$109,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2761 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1349 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below Iowa avg·2% below national avg
Poverty Rate
37% below Iowa avg·2% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Iowa avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,066
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
32% below Iowa avg·48% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Iowa avg·15% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% below Iowa avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Iowa avg·20% above national avg
Housing Units
6,266
Households
5,352
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,082
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% below Iowa avg·2% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Iowa avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.8%
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