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Wrightsville

Arkansas · 1,542 residents · 2.116 sq mi
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Wrightsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,100. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,542
+13%since 2000
from 1,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
729 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+21%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9521K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wrightsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,232
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,989
−6%since 2000
from $9,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+84%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(330)
Black74.6%(1,020)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(644)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(544)
Black59.9%(923)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(45)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.2%(19)
Diversity Score63.9%(985)
Diversity Score
64
+36%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
13.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
21.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrightsville, Arkansas?

Wrightsville, Arkansas has about 1,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wrightsville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Wrightsville, Arkansas earns about $27,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wrightsville, Arkansas expensive?

In Wrightsville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Wrightsville, Arkansas?

About 1.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wrightsville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wrightsville, Arkansas?

About 29.6% of people in Wrightsville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wrightsville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wrightsville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 484 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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