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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wrightsville

Georgia · 2,223 residents · 3.664 sq mi
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Wrightsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,750. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,900. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,223
−5%since 1990
from 2,331 in 1990
1990 – 2025
607 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 636 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wrightsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,050 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,070
+14%since 1990
from $8,833 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$295
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
62.6%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
37.4% rent
1.9
−12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54%(1,258)
Black44.7%(1,041)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(32)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,483)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(1,011)
Black53.3%(1,184)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score63.2%(1,406)
63
−1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+9%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrightsville, Georgia?

Wrightsville, Georgia has about 2,223 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wrightsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Wrightsville, Georgia earns about $17,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wrightsville, Georgia expensive?

In Wrightsville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $33,900, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Wrightsville, Georgia?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wrightsville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wrightsville, Georgia?

About 35.5% of people in Wrightsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wrightsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wrightsville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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