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Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Population
2,397
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3 ft
Median Home Value
$1,168,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,336/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$151,563
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Wrightsville Beach in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityWilmington, North Carolina5.0 miles away · 126,809 residents.

About Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach is a historic resort town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, located immediately east of Wilmington on a four-mile-long barrier island. The community of approximately 2,700 includes the interior Harbor Island and is known for its active watersports and sandy beaches.

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Regional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.7ratingLow PopulationA+99.4ratingLow UnemploymentA+98.3rating

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