Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wright City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,240

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79%4,139

Hispanic/Latino

13.9%729

Two or More

6.4%337

Black

0.7%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%255

High School Diploma

23.3%824

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%279

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%546

Associate's Degree

7.2%255

Bachelor's Degree

14%496

Master's Degree

4.3%151

Professional Degree

0.3%11

Doctorate

1.1%38

HS or Higher

80.8%

BA or Higher

19.7%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$238,800

Median Renti

$894

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.2%1,465

Renter-Occupied

17.8%318

Total Units

1,869

Homeownership

82.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%62

$50K–$100K

5.7%83

$100K–$150K

2.9%42

$150K–$200K

19.4%284

$200K–$300K

54.1%793

$300K–$500K

12.6%184

$500K–$1M

1.2%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

8.8%165

2010–2019

34.3%641

2000–2009

25%467

1990–1999

14.8%277

1980–1989

1.7%32

1970–1979

2.8%52

1960–1969

0.5%10

1950–1959

2.7%51

1940–1949

1.2%23

1939 or earlier

8.1%151

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.4%1,094

Utility Gas

36.6%652

Wood

2.1%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,152

Mean Household Incomei

$92,237

Per Capita Incomei

$32,997

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,696

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%48

$10K–$15K

0.7%13

$20K–$25K

3%54

$25K–$30K

4.4%78

$30K–$35K

2.7%49

$35K–$40K

1.1%20

$40K–$45K

0.6%11

$45K–$50K

5.5%98

$50K–$60K

10.5%188

$60K–$75K

13.8%246

$75K–$100K

15.1%269

$100K–$125K

14.6%261

$125K–$150K

9.8%174

$150K–$200K

10.8%193

$200K+

4.5%81

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2534.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

135

Guatemala

118

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

329(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured