Wright City, MO Demographics

A map of Wright City's Population by Race

Wright City, Missouri has an estimated population of 5,240, an increase from the 4,881 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 13.9% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wright City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wright City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wright City, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wright City is ranked the 141st most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wright City was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wright City's White Population

4,139 residents of Wright City, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wright City is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Wright City ranks 897th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wright City's White population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Wright City's population has decreased from 79.6% to 79.0%.

Wright City is less White than neighboring Innsbrook (88.5% White), Foristell (96.9% White), Truesdale (94.1% White), Warrenton (88.9% White), and Troy (88.4% White).

Wright City's Black Population

35 residents of Wright City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wright City is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Wright City ranks 154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wright City's Black population has declined by an estimated 86.4%. Black residents' share of Wright City's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.7%.

Wright City is more Black than neighboring Innsbrook (0.4% Black), Foristell (0% Black), and Truesdale (0.6% Black). Wright City is less Black than neighboring Warrenton (1% Black), and Troy (2.6% Black).

Wright City's Asian Population

0 residents of Wright City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wright City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Wright City ranks 496th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wright City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wright City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wright City is less Asian than neighboring Foristell (0.2% Asian), Truesdale (0.4% Asian), Warrenton (0.1% Asian), and Troy (0.5% Asian).

Wright City's Hispanic Population

729 residents of Wright City, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wright City is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wright City ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wright City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wright City's population has increased from 8.0% to 13.9%.

Wright City is more Hispanic than neighboring Innsbrook (3.8% Hispanic), Foristell (0.2% Hispanic), Truesdale (1.5% Hispanic), Warrenton (5.8% Hispanic), and Troy (4.8% Hispanic).

Wright City's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wright City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wright City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Wright City ranks 379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wright City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wright City's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Wright City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Truesdale (2.4% Native American/Other), and Warrenton (0.1% Native American/Other).

Wright City's Multiracial Population

337 residents of Wright City, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wright City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wright City ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wright City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wright City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

Wright City is more Multiracial than neighboring Foristell (2.7% Multiracial), Truesdale (0.9% Multiracial), Warrenton (4.1% Multiracial), and Troy (3.6% Multiracial). Wright City is less Multiracial than neighboring Innsbrook (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.