Census-designated place · North Carolina
Wrightsboro, North Carolina
Wrightsboro, census-designated place, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Wrightsboro had 6,287 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±838). GEOID 3775780.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,287
±838 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,526
Median household income
$78,450
±$6,912 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$255,700
±$30,608 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,250
±$186 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Wrightsboro and what county is it in?
Wrightsboro is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers 11.1 square miles of land, 496 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wrightsboro is in the Wilmington, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wrightsboro, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Wrightsboro's population at 6,287 (±838). The 2020 Census counted 5,526 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Wrightsboro is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Wrightsboro | New Hanover County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,287 ±838 | 235,229 | +1,762 |
| Households | 2,519 ±349 | 104,856 | +742 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.26 | 2.19 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,778 ±371 | 120,050 | +890 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wrightsboro?
The median resident of Wrightsboro is 38.0 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.8%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wrightsboro | New Hanover County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±4.3 | 39.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±5.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±4.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 42.9% ±3.8 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±4.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7% ±8.3 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.8% ±6.5 pts | 10.7% | −13.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.6% ±5.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5% ±4.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3% ±5.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8% ±4.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±4.3 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±5.3 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9% ±5.6 pts | 45.4% | +8.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2% ±7.7 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wrightsboro earn?
Half of Wrightsboro's 2,519 households earn less than $78,450 a year (±$6,912), against $75,166 in New Hanover County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,826 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,624 after inflation. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wrightsboro | New Hanover County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,450 ±$6,912 | $75,166 | +$21,624 |
| Mean household income | $82,210 ±$8,547 | $107,828 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,124 ±$3,822 | $48,592 | +$7,357 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±6.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.5% ±18.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.7% ±7.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5% ±2.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wrightsboro?
Owners occupy 78.0% of Wrightsboro's occupied homes and renters 22.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $255,700 by its owner (±$30,608). The median renter pays $1,250 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wrightsboro | New Hanover County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $255,700 ±$30,608 | $387,800 | +$81,188 |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 ±$186 | $1,417 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1% ±24.4 pts | 46.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,406 ±$107 | $1,888 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.0% ±8.8 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.0% ±8.8 pts | 38.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,778 ±371 | 120,050 | +890 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.3% ±5.5 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.9% ±4.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.5% ±5.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9% ±4.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±6.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Wrightsboro work and get to work?
85.9% of Wrightsboro's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes.
| Measure | Wrightsboro | New Hanover County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1% ±5.7 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.9% ±4.6 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±3.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±2.4 | 20.6 min | +3.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wrightsboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wrightsboro, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 115.04New Hanover County | 4,899 | $78,173 |
| Tract 116.09New Hanover County | 5,609 | $54,819 |
| Tract 115.03New Hanover County | 4,831 | $63,125 |
| Tract 103New Hanover County | 5,984 | $57,950 |
| Tract 9801New Hanover County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wrightsboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Wrightsboro compare with other places in North Carolina?
Wrightsboro ranks 145th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 142nd | 443 |
| Residents per square mile | 358th | 443 |
| Median household income | 145th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 223rd | 443 |
| Median home value | 198th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 120th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 235th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 217th | 421 |
| Median age | 292nd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 141st | 443 |
| Work from home | 236th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 316th | 439 |
Wrightsboro's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Wrightsboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wrightsboro?
16 of the 57 figures for Wrightsboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wrightsboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.