Wrightsboro is a CDP located in New Hanover County North Carolina. Wrightsboro has a 2024 population of 4,873. Wrightsboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually but its population has increased by 1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,788 in 2020.
The average household income in Wrightsboro is $66,937 with a poverty rate of 8.05%. The median age in Wrightsboro is 41.2 years: 41.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wrightsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,267 | 67% |
| Black or African American | 854 | 17.51% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 8.57% |
| Other race | 337 | 6.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,165 | 2.25 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 997 | 2.87 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 870 | 1.31 | 96 | 4 |
| Female | 238 | 2.73 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Male | 60 | 3.58 | 50 | 50 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 9.98% |
| Associates Degree | 433 | 11.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 469 | 12.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,094 | 30.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 4.34% |
| Some College | 892 | 24.53% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,376 | 1,991 | 400 |
| Black | 762 | 721 | 277 |
| Hispanic | 303 | 236 | 0 |
| Other Race | 245 | 189 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 196 | 168 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,889 | $49,922 | $56,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $53,636 |
| High School Graduate | $23,529 | $32,402 | $11,342 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,839 | $55,395 | $16,166 |
| Overall | $44,899 | $53,956 | $26,657 |
| Some College | $47,035 | $59,375 | $27,348 |
$44,899
Average Earnings
$53,956
Average Male
$26,657
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.19% of Wrightsboro residents speak only English, while 11.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,143 | 205 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 96 | 20.82% |
| Black | 853 | 83 | 9.73% |
| Multiple | 399 | 7 | 1.75% |
8.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.96%
Male Poverty Rate
7.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wrightsboro is Hispanic, with 20.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wrightsboro is Multiple, with 1.75% 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 10.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.54% |
| Some College | 5.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.81% |
| Male Employed | 1.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,406 | $74,896 |
| Households | $56,719 | $66,937 |
| Married Families | $81,027 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,384 | $55,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 175 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 174 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 8.37% |
| Black | 108 | 14.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
64.56%
Born in Wrightsboro
90.53%
Native Born
9.47%
Foreign Born
7.49%
Non Citizen
1.99%
Naturalized
90.53% of Wrightsboro residents were born in the United States, with 64.56% having been born in North Carolina. 7.49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,873 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,874 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 4,876 | 222 | 4.77% |
| 2021 | 4,654 | -134 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 4,788 | 263 | 5.81% |
| 2019 | 4,525 | -708 | -13.53% |
| 2018 | 5,233 | -409 | -7.25% |
| 2017 | 5,642 | 104 | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 5,538 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 5,525 | -255 | -4.41% |
| 2014 | 5,780 | 342 | 6.29% |
| 2013 | 5,438 | -49 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 5,487 | -314 | -5.41% |
| 2011 | 5,801 | 905 | 18.48% |
| 2010 | 4,896 | 0 | 0% |