Wrightsville Beach Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2593 people, 1275 households, and 566 families residing in the town. The population density was 1943.4 people per square mile (750.35/km˛), it is North Carolina's 26th most densely populated town. There were 3050 housing units at an average density of 2293.2 per square mile (885.41/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.02 persons, and the average family size was 2.47 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 8.9% under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 34% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 125.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.1 males. The median age of the town's population was 37.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Wrightsville Beach Town was 33.3 and 41 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 2544 White, 7 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 14 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $55903, it is North Carolina's 49th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $71641, making its North Carolina's 29th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $36575, it is 21st wealthiest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income was $26029, Median income for males is $27917, compared with $21780 for females.
In 2000, 579 pupils and students, of which 60.45% are male and 39.55% are female, 22.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.38% nursery or pri school, 3.97% kindergarten, 18.31% elementary school, 5.87% high school and 70.47% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2593 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2594 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2592 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2595 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2579 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2562 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2575 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2608 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2638 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2665 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2648 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 8 | |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 23 | |
| Elementary school | 56 | 50 | 106 |
| High school | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| College or graduate school | 249 | 159 | 408 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville Beach town, North Carolina | $55903 | $71641 | $36575 |
| New Hanover County, North Carolina | $40172 | $50861 | $23123 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |