Wright County, Minnesota
Wright County: county in Minnesota, United States
About
Wright County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 124,700 and a population density of 175 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 140,249 inhabitants. Its county seat is Buffalo. The county was created 171 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Wright County at a glance
Wright County currently has 18 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
18
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Minnesota counties
87
Open related pagesLargest city
OtsegoPopulation 18,887
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Wright County
| Population | 140,249 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from | Wright County, Wright County |
| Twitter username | wrightcountymn |
| Area | 714 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 7.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.1739,-93.9631 |
| Named for | Silas Wright |
| Altitude | 1,027 feet / 313 meters |
| Capital | Buffalo |
| Establishment | February 20, 1855 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:25:23 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 196 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wright County is located at 45°10'26"N 93°57'47"W (45.1739300, -93.9630500). It has 6 neighbors: Carver County, Hennepin County, McLeod County, Meeker County, Sherburne County and Stearns County.
Wright County map
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The largest city of Wright County is Otsego with a population of 18,887. Other cities include, Saint Michael population 18,437, Albertville population 7,547, Delano population 6,353 and Montrose population 3,638. See all Wright County cities & populated places.
Wright County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wright County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego | 18,887 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Michael | 18,437 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Albertville | 7,547 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Delano | 6,353 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Montrose | 3,638 | Human settlement in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Annandale | 3,546 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Rockford | 3,377 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Monticello | 3,356 | City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States |
| Hanover | 2,793 | City in Minnesota |
| Maple Lake | 2,183 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Howard Lake | 2,162 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Buffalo | 1,898 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, US |
| Waverly | 1,701 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Cokato | 1,397 | City in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
| Clearwater | 1,390 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| French Lake | 1,248 | Township in Wright County, Minnesota, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 73. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Wright County increased by 11.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 124,700 | - | census |
| 2011 | 126,229 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 127,249 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 128,199 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 129,798 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 130,973 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 132,324 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 134,205 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 136,313 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 138,377 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 140,249 | 1.33% | estimation process |
People born in Wright County (1)
American politician John Pederson was born in Wright County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wright County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 18,325 people.
- Wright County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 12,416 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |