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Wright County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Wright County has 12,801 residents, down 0.9% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 285 households moved in and 293 moved out (-8 net), while a net $1.9M of income left. Median household income is $67,190, the median home $119,600 and median rent $790 a month.
In Iowa: 48th of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 31st of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 72nd of 99 counties for median household income · 90th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wright County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County, IA | 24 | $1.2M |
| Humboldt County, IA | 23 | $1.4M |
| Hamilton County, IA | 22 | $1.0M |
| Hancock County, IA | 22 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wright County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County, IA | 26 | $1.5M |
| Webster County, IA | 23 | $1.4M |
| Polk County, IA | 20 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.