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Wrightsville Beach

North Carolina · 2,473 residents · 1.395 sq mi
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Wrightsville Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,707. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $853,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 87% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,473
−5%since 2000
from 2,593 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,773 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+24%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wrightsville Beach
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,707
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,503
+93%since 2000
from $36,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$853,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,684
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $957 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
8.1
+1%since 2000
from 8.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,532)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(95)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,322)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(35)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other1.9%(48)
Diversity Score10.8%(268)
Diversity Score
11
+196%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
38.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina?

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina has about 2,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina?

The typical household in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina earns about $105,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina expensive?

In Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $853,000, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.

How educated are people in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina?

About 68.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina?

About 7.3% of people in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 324 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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