Wright County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wright County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19197
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 197
Geography
- Land Area
- 580.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 582.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.733007
- Longitude
- -93.734735
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,071
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,746
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,180 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,896 | 15.7% |
| White | 9,863 | 81.7% |
| Black | 52 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,040 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 702 | 8.0% |
| White | 7,861 | 89.9% |
| Black | 93 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,791
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,369
- Poverty Rate
- 16.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,116
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,848 | 77.0% |
| Black | 56 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,519
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,620 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 3,420 | 45.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,448 | 32.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,635 | 48.3% |
| Female | 3,884 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,108 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 369 | 4.9% |
| Black | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,206
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,581 | 58.6% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 18.4% |
| Black | 2 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 35 | 53.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,090 | 57.5% |
| Female | 2,116 | 54.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,427 (28.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,132 (24.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,278
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $121,408
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $822
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.