County · Iowa
Wright County, Iowa
Wright County, Iowa. Wright County had 12,801 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 19197.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,801
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,943 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,791
Median household income
$67,190
±$5,843 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$119,600
±$6,832 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$790
±$46 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Wright County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,943 residents in Wright County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,801 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,791 over 580 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wright County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,791 | 3,210,507 | +52 |
| Households | 5,353±190 | 1,315,707 | −365 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.08 | 2.36 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 6,278±30 | 1,437,699 | −236 |
Wright County's population since 2000
From 14,334 in 2000 to 12,801 in 2025: down 10.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wright County?
Wright County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Eagle Grove with 3,653 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eagle Grove | 3,601 | $63,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Clarion | 2,810 | $64,625 |
| Belmond | 2,463 | $56,528 |
| Goldfield | 634 | $53,092 |
| Dows | 521 | $78,000 |
| WoolstockGEOID 1987015 | 144 | $85,000 |
| RowanGEOID 1969015 | 123 | $56,875 |
| GaltGEOID 1929550 | 26 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wright County?
The median resident of Wright County is 39.4 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.9%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wright County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±1.2 | 38.6 | −4.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.0%±0.5 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.7 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.9% | 7.3% | +7.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.5%±1.0 pts | 82.3% | −9.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.5%±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±1.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±1.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±1.6 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±3.1 pts | 31.4% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wright County earn?
Half of Wright County's 5,353 households earn less than $67,190 a year (±$5,843), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $65,637 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wright County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,190±$5,843 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,511±$7,727 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,059±$2,898 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8%±3.3 pts | 11.1% | +5.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.5%±6.8 pts | 12.9% | +10.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5%±2.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8%±2.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wright County?
Owners occupy 77.0% of Wright County's occupied homes and renters 23.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 by its owner (±$6,832). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 29.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wright County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,600±$6,832 | $208,000 | +$14,376 |
| Median gross rent | $790±$46 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.1%±9.8 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178±$53 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.0%±2.8 pts | 71.7% | +5.3 pts |
| Housing units | 6,278±30 | 1,437,699 | −236 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.9%±7.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.5%±2.0 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.4%±3.2 pts | 23.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wright County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Wright County in 2025 (9 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wright County get to work?
79.1% of Wright County's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.8%.
| Measure | Wright County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±2.0 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±3.8 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 11.3% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±1.7 | 19.8 min | +3.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Wright County's census tracts?
Wright County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,281 (Tract 6805) to $73,018 (Tract 6804).
| Tract 680119197680100 | 3,525±276 | $67,241 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 680219197680200 | 1,368±163 | $71,875 |
| Tract 680319197680300 | 3,157±138 | $68,203 |
| Tract 680419197680400 | 1,134±199 | $73,018 |
| Tract 680519197680500 | 3,607±31 | $63,281 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wright County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th of 99 |
| Median household income | 72nd of 99 |
| Median home value | 90th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 99 |
| Median age | 77th of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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