Wrightsville Beach, NC

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    2024 Population
    2,665
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    58
    3.39% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    3.98%
    11.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $151,563
    9.39% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $1.17M
    12.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,331
    0.374% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Wrightsville Beach, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.4% of the residents in Wrightsville Beach, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Wrightsville Beach, NC was $1.17M, and the homeownership rate was 80.8%.

    Most people in Wrightsville Beach, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wrightsville Beach, NC was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaNew Hanover County, NCWilmington, NCNew Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC

    Population & Diversity

    Wrightsville Beach, NC is home to a population of 2.67k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.7% of Wrightsville Beach, NC residents were born outside of the country (152 people).

    In 2024, there were 45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.57k people) in Wrightsville Beach, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.4% of Wrightsville Beach, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wrightsville Beach, NC was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wrightsville Beach, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.57k ± 414
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      57 ± 88
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      14 ± 30
    2.66%
    Hispanic Population
    71 people

    In 2024, there were 45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.57k people) in Wrightsville Beach, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.66% of the people in Wrightsville Beach, NC are hispanic (71 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wrightsville Beach, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    152 people
    4.63%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    124 people

    As of 2024, 5.7% of Wrightsville Beach, NC residents (152 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wrightsville Beach, NC was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      47 ± 38
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      23 ± 23

    Wrightsville Beach, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

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    Health

    98.9% of the population of Wrightsville Beach, NC has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 1.25% on Medicaid, 22.9% on Medicare, 23.4% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.4% were men and 44.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.9% under 18 years, 12.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 32.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.4% were men and 44.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.1%
    Uninsured
    51.3%
    Employer Coverage
    1.25%
    Medicaid
    22.9%
    Medicare
    23.4%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wrightsville Beach, NC declined by 39.7% from 1.83% to 1.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wrightsville Beach, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Wrightsville Beach, NC employs 1.33k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wrightsville Beach, NC were Manufacturing (187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (181 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (137 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($200,507), Wholesale Trade ($176,667), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($162,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.33k
    2024 Value
    ± 236
    −0.374%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wrightsville Beach, NC declined at a rate of −0.374%, from 1.34k employees to 1.33k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wrightsville Beach, NC, are Management Occupations (418 people), Sales & Related Occupations (187 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (111 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wrightsville Beach, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.33k
    2024 Value
    ± 236
    −0.374%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wrightsville Beach, NC declined at a rate of −0.374%, from 1.34k employees to 1.33k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wrightsville Beach, NC, are Manufacturing (187 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (181 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (137 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wrightsville Beach, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wrightsville Beach, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $110,909
    Median earning men ± $20,221
    $73,371
    Median earning women ± $6,770

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($250,001), Manufacturing ($250,001), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($162,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,000), Manufacturing ($91,563), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,484).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.04%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.
    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wrightsville Beach, NC was $1.17M in 2024, which is 3.51 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.04M to $1.17M, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Wrightsville Beach, NC is 80.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wrightsville Beach, NC have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wrightsville Beach, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $1.17M
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$163,753
    $1,055
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$228

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wrightsville Beach, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    80.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 80.8% of the housing units in Wrightsville Beach, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $151,563
    Median Household Income
    ± $78,972
    1.31k
    Number of Households
    ± 256

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.31k households in Wrightsville Beach, NC declined from $151,563 from the previous year's value of $167,273.

    The following chart displays the households in Wrightsville Beach, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wrightsville Beach, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (28.7%)
    3. Carpooled (0.893%)

    In 2024, 69.3% of workers in Wrightsville Beach, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (28.7%) and those who carpooled to work (0.893%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wrightsville Beach, NC have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Wrightsville Beach, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wrightsville Beach, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wrightsville Beach, NC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    3.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wrightsville Beach, NC (105 out of 2.64k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wrightsville Beach, NC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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