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Wright County, Minnesota
Wright County, Minnesota. Wright County had 157,559 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.5% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). It holds 35 places (17 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 27171.
Wright County is one of the 15 counties of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
157,559
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 141,337 · ACS 2020-2024: 148,269
Median household income
$107,209
±$3,135 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$358,900
±$4,451 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,288
±$63 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
How many people live in Wright County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 141,337 residents in Wright County. The Census Bureau estimates 157,559 for July 1, 2025, up 11.5% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 148,269 over 661 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wright County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 148,269 | 5,739,445 | +13,831 |
| Households | 54,010±361 | 2,307,955 | +5,768 |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.02 | 2.43 | −0.04 |
| Housing units | 57,416±182 | 2,545,030 | +5,601 |
Wright County's population since 2000
From 89,986 in 2000 to 157,559 in 2025: up 75.1%. 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 35 places: 17 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Otsego with 24,525 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Otsego | 19,966 | $119,927 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Michael | 18,235 | $131,274 |
| Buffalo | 16,168 | $88,820 |
| Monticello | 14,455 | $79,534 |
| Albertville | 7,896 | $132,734 |
| Delano | 6,484 | $109,946 |
| Rockford | 4,500 | $94,162 |
| Montrose | 3,775 | $102,625 |
| Rockford Township | 3,371 | $93,378 |
| Annandale | 3,330 | $65,583 |
| Monticello Township | 3,309 | $123,200 |
| Franklin Township | 2,885 | $112,171 |
| Hanover | 3,548 | $156,536 |
| Cokato | 2,799 | $70,288 |
| Silver Creek Township, Wright County | 2,559 | $115,872 |
| Corinna Township | 2,540 | $87,635 |
| Maple Lake | 2,159 | $93,750 |
| Howard Lake | 2,071 | $92,188 |
| Marysville Township | 2,020 | $97,679 |
| Clearwater | 1,922 | $91,346 |
| Waverly | 1,900 | $112,222 |
| Buffalo Township | 1,883 | $118,194 |
| Southside Township | 1,526 | $81,429 |
| Clearwater Township | 1,372 | $113,750 |
| Cokato Township | 1,369 | $86,667 |
| Chatham Township | 1,362 | $158,958 |
| Albion Township | 1,264 | $101,420 |
| French Lake Township | 1,213 | $104,940 |
| Woodland Township | 1,154 | $96,563 |
| Victor Township | 1,053 | $87,946 |
| Middleville Township | 1,009 | $117,500 |
| Stockholm Township | 986 | $101,250 |
| Silver CreekGEOID 2760322 | 254 | $51,042 |
| South HavenGEOID 2761402 | 185 | $106,250 |
| Dayton | 7,262 | $148,947 |
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 37.6 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wright County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6±0.3 | 38.8 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 27.2% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 6.4% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0%±0.4 pts | 75.9% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | +0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.1 pts | 5.1% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 8.7% | +1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1%±0.7 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | +1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±0.6 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4%±1.3 pts | 39.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±0.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 54,010 households earn less than $107,209 a year (±$3,135), against $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $104,577 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wright County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,209±$3,135 | $89,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,718±$3,250 | $118,304 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,650±$1,088 | $48,237 | +$2,025 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2%±0.5 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±0.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 84.1% of Wright County's occupied homes and renters 15.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $358,900 by its owner (±$4,451). The median renter pays $1,288 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wright County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $358,900±$4,451 | $329,300 | +$65,380 |
| Median gross rent | $1,288±$63 | $1,280 | +$95 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8%±4.9 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,098±$39 | $1,947 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.1%±1.3 pts | 72.2% | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 57,416±182 | 2,545,030 | +5,601 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.2%±1.3 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
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 1,156 new housing units across Wright County in 2025 (1,072 single-family), 7.3 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?
74.9% of Wright County's workers drive alone and 15.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Wright County | Minnesota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.8%±1.0 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9%±1.1 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.0%±1.1 pts | 17.6% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±0.7 | 22.7 min | −1.1 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 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $63,167 (Tract 1004.02) to $144,458 (Tract 1008.06).
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 Minnesota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 87 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 87 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 87 |
| Median household income | 4th of 87 |
| Median home value | 7th of 87 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 87 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd of 87 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th of 87 |
| Median age | 73rd of 87 |
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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