Wright County’s population growth continues, and the growth rate appears to be accelerating.
New statistics from the State Demographer’s Office show that Wright County grew by more than 3600 people last year, and officials say if the trend continues, Wright County will be on pace to grow by 36,000 people over the next decade, which would equal a growth rate of 26%.
Statistics show that the City of Otsego is the fastest growing community in Wright County, and has become the first city in the county to surpass 20,000 residents – increasing its population by 1,323 people last year. St. Michael grew by 794 people during the same period, with the combination of the growth of the two cities representing 59 percent of the county’s growth.
Officials say one of the surprises in the latest numbers is the growth in the City of Clearwater. Numbers show that from the 2010 Census to the 2020 Census, Clearwater grew by 185 people (to 1,918 people). But in 2021 alone, the city grew by 166 people – an 8% increase in just one year.
The complete breakdown of the 2021 population numbers is available on the Wright County website at; www.co.wright.mn.us.
(content: courtesy Wright County)
