Wright County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wright County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27171
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 661.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 53.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 714.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.175091
- Longitude
- -93.966396
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 145,676
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 105,642
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 141,316 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,359 | 3.0% |
| White | 132,481 | 90.9% |
| Black | 2,976 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 2,174 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 264 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 241 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 103,318 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,324 | 2.2% |
| White | 98,225 | 93.0% |
| Black | 2,568 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1,746 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 713 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 77 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 148,269
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $107,686
- Poverty Rate
- 5.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,620
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 131,418 | 88.6% |
| Black | 3,463 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 2,701 | 1.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 92,506
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,259 | 10.0% |
| Republican | 45,697 | 49.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 37,550 | 40.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 45,213 | 48.9% |
| Female | 46,924 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 73,164 | 79.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,762 | 1.9% |
| Black | 413 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1,186 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 65,042
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 70.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 52,300 | 71.5% |
| Hispanic | 882 | 50.1% |
| Black | 209 | 50.6% |
| Asian | 605 | 51.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,001 | 70.8% |
| Female | 32,875 | 70.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 23,257 (23.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 33,396 (34.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 57,416
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $360,446
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,387
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 14.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.