Demographics in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wrightsville Beach?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

2,679

Male

1,488

55.5%

Female

1,191

44.5%

Median Age

56.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

94.3%

Black

1.3%

Hispanic

3.0%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

4.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

59.0%

High School or Higher

68.8%

Foreign Born

4.6%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

55.4%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wrightsville Beach, NC has a population of 2,679 with a median age of 56.1. The racial makeup is 94.3% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Black. About 59.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.6%.