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Wrightsville, Pennsylvania
Wrightsville, borough, in York County, Pennsylvania. Wrightsville had 2,259 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,261 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,869 (±376). GEOID 4286640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,259
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,261 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,869 ±376
Median household income
$67,198
±$16,661 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$182,500
±$16,344 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,052
±$134 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Wrightsville and what county is it in?
Wrightsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.7 square miles of land, 3,452 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wrightsville is in the York-Hanover, PA metropolitan statistical area (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 Wrightsville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,259 people lived in Wrightsville on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, in line with Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 2,261 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,869 (±376).
| Measure | Wrightsville | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,869 ±376 | 462,924 | −550 |
| Households | 769 ±115 | 181,583 | −166 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.34 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 848 ±129 | 189,857 | no clear change |
Wrightsville's population since 2000
From 2,223 in 2000 to 2,259 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wrightsville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Wrightsville?
The median resident of Wrightsville is 42.3 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.5%.
| Measure | Wrightsville | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 ±7.4 | 41.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±6.1 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4% ±5.2 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±4.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 9.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±8.9 pts | 78.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.5% ±7.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±5.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.0% ±6.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±5.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±4.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6% ±5.2 pts | 27.6% | +7.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±3.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±3.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Wrightsville earn?
Half of Wrightsville's 769 households earn less than $67,198 a year (±$16,661), against $84,829 in York County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $66,710 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Wrightsville | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,198 ±$16,661 | $84,829 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,627 ±$10,697 | $104,143 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,810 ±$5,294 | $41,601 | +$7,101 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0% ±5.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2% ±18.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±5.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±6.0 pts | 93.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±4.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Wrightsville?
Owners occupy 67.9% of Wrightsville's occupied homes and renters 32.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 by its owner (±$16,344). The median renter pays $1,052 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wrightsville | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,500 ±$16,344 | $248,600 | +$34,324 |
| Median gross rent | $1,052 ±$134 | $1,193 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2% ±22.7 pts | 38.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382 ±$159 | $1,765 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.9% ±8.8 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.1% ±8.8 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 848 ±129 | 189,857 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% ±8.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.1% ±8.6 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±2.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 46.1% ±8.9 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±4.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Wrightsville building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Wrightsville in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wrightsville work and get to work?
77.6% of Wrightsville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes.
| Measure | Wrightsville | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±6.0 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±3.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.6% ±7.8 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±4.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 8.7% ±7.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±3.7 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min ±3.5 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
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 Wrightsville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wrightsville (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 235York County | 5,061 | $83,904 |
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 Wrightsville) · Census block assignment files
How does Wrightsville compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wrightsville is the 7,249th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 398th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Wrightsville ranks 1,482nd of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 398th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 754th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 312th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,482nd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,313th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,441st | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 969th | 1,963 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,541st | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,304th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,620th | 2,149 |
| Travel time to work | 1,562nd | 2,156 |
Wrightsville's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville?
23 of the 57 figures for Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville 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' public schools in Wrightsville.