DEMOGRAPHICS

Wright County has a population of 89,986 (2000 Census). We are one of Minnesota's fastest growing counties, increasing by an estimated 30 percent since 1990. In addition to the city populations listed below, approximately 36% of Wright County's population lives in rural townships.

Wright County Cities

City Population
(2005 est.)
Population (2000 Census) Population (1990 Census)
Albertville 5,615 3,621 1,251
Annandale 2,895 2,684 2,114
Buffalo 13,251 10,097 6,856
Clearwater 1,315 858 597
Cokato 2,726 2,727 2,180
Delano 4,612 3,837 2,709
Hanover 1,779 1,355 518
Howard Lake 1,966 1,853 1,343
Maple Lake 1,821 1,633 1,394
Monticello 10,662 7,868 5,045
Montrose 2,145 1,143 1,008
Otsego 10,584 6,389 5,219
Rockford 3,512 3,484 2,225
St. Michael 14,150 *9,099 2,506
South Haven 208 204 193
Waverly 925 732 600

* The increase in population for St. Michael is due to the incorporation of Frankfort Township.

Per-Capita Income

Wright County ranks in the top 20 of the 87 Minnesota Counties in per-capita income.

Year Per-capita Income
1999 $25,604
1998 $24,553
1990 $16,764

 

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