Wright County, Iowa

Wright County: County in Iowa, United States

About

Wright County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,229 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,416 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clarion. The county was created 173 years ago in 1850.

Wright County locator map
Location of Wright County on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Wright County

Population : 12,416 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
Different from : Wright County, Wright County
Area : 582 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.3%
Land as percent of area : 99.7%
Named for : Silas Wright
Capital : Clarion
Establishment : January 01, 1851
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 15:12:49 (2nd November 2024)
Density : 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -6.55% (2010-2020)
Wright County Courthouse image
Wright County Courthouse
Wright County Courthouse image

Geography

Wright County is located at 42°43'59"N 93°44'7"W (42.7331200, -93.7351500). It has 3 neighbors: Hamilton County, Hancock County and Humboldt County.

Wright County map

The largest city of Wright County is Eagle Grove with a population of 3,367. Other cities include, Clarion population 2,678, Belmond population 2,235, Goldfield population 583 and Dows population 498. See all Wright County cities & populated places.

Wright County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wright County.

City Name Population Title
Eagle Grove 3,367 City in Wright County, Iowa, United States
Clarion 2,678 City in Iowa
Belmond 2,235 City in Wright County, Iowa, United States
Goldfield 583 City in Iowa
Dows 498 Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
Rowan 160 American city in Iowa
Woolstock 159 Township in Wright County, Iowa
Galt 30 Human settlement in Wright County, Iowa, United States of America

Wright County has 3 neighbours.

  • Clarion

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wright County decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,229 - census
2011 13,034 -1.5% estimation process
2012 13,020 -0.11% estimation process
2013 12,982 -0.29% estimation process
2014 12,906 -0.59% estimation process
2015 12,841 -0.51% estimation process
2016 12,839 -0.02% estimation process
2017 12,765 -0.58% estimation process
2018 12,690 -0.59% estimation process
2019 12,562 -1.02% estimation process
2020 12,416 -1.18% estimation process

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