Wrightsville is a city located in Pulaski County Arkansas. Wrightsville has a 2024 population of 1,621. Wrightsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 5.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,543 in 2020.
The average household income in Wrightsville is $61,965 with a poverty rate of 20.76%. The median age in Wrightsville is 46.2 years: 39.3 years for males, and 63.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wrightsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 826 | 59.77% |
| White | 475 | 34.37% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 3.69% |
| Other race | 24 | 1.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 239 | 2.1 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Married | 120 | 2.38 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 86 | 1.02 | 93 | 7 |
| Female | 29 | 4.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
91.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 262 | 22.28% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 5.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 2.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.19% |
| High School Graduate | 546 | 46.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 226 | 19.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 662 | 499 | 35 |
| White | 433 | 327 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 34 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,159 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,670 | $24,554 | $29,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $28,077 | $24,911 | $38,125 |
| Some College | $27,000 | $19,028 | $53,906 |
$28,077
Average Earnings
$24,911
Average Male
$38,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.38% of Wrightsville residents speak only English, while 3.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 468 | 100 | 21.37% |
| White | 31 | 3 | 9.68% |
| Multiple | 1 | 1 | 100% |
20.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.97%
Male Poverty Rate
26.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wrightsville is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wrightsville is White, with 9.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.81% |
| High School | 23.12% |
| Some College | 8.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 13.68% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,673 | $83,237 |
| Households | $34,063 | $61,965 |
| Married Families | $57,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,714 | $20,376 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 85 | 10.87% |
| White | 18 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
14%
Labor Force Participation
13.8%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.65%
Born in Wrightsville
97.47%
Native Born
2.53%
Foreign Born
2.1%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
97.47% of Wrightsville residents were born in the United States, with 78.65% having been born in Arkansas. 2.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,720 | 20 | 1.18% |
| 2028 | 1,700 | 20 | 1.19% |
| 2027 | 1,680 | 19 | 1.14% |
| 2026 | 1,661 | 20 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 1,641 | 20 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 1,621 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 1,602 | 9 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 1,593 | 37 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 1,556 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 1,543 | -533 | -25.67% |
| 2019 | 2,076 | -49 | -2.31% |
| 2018 | 2,125 | -15 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 2,140 | -167 | -7.24% |
| 2016 | 2,307 | 39 | 1.72% |
| 2015 | 2,268 | 160 | 7.59% |
| 2014 | 2,108 | 16 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 2,092 | -29 | -1.37% |
| 2012 | 2,121 | 7 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 2,114 | 25 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 2,089 | 0 | 0% |