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Wrightsville

Georgia · 3,449 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 $26,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,300. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,449
+55%since 2000
from 2,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
941 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+18%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Wrightsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,017
+59%since 2000
from $10,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(1,011)
Black53.3%(1,184)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(1,406)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(1,529)
Black52.7%(1,818)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other2.5%(87)
Diversity Score66.6%(2,297)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrightsville, Georgia?

Wrightsville, Georgia has about 3,449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wrightsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Wrightsville, Georgia earns about $26,250 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Wrightsville, Georgia?

About 4.8% 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 29.5% of people in Wrightsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wrightsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wrightsville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,118 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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