Wright County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wright County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29229
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 229
Geography
- Land Area
- 681.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 683.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.267633
- Longitude
- -92.479989
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,934
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,035
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,441 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 492 | 2.6% |
| White | 17,740 | 93.7% |
| Black | 103 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,735 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 298 | 2.1% |
| White | 13,185 | 93.9% |
| Black | 207 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 267 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,965
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,632
- Poverty Rate
- 18.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,493
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,449 | 92.0% |
| Black | 103 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,754
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,980 | 16.8% |
| Republican | 5,550 | 47.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,224 | 35.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,548 | 47.2% |
| Female | 6,121 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,599 | 90.2% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 1.5% |
| Black | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,800
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,309 | 50.1% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 39.9% |
| Black | 7 | 43.8% |
| Asian | 14 | 25.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,734 | 49.3% |
| Female | 3,027 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,154 (32.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,994 (16.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,367
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $167,418
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $643
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.