Wrightsboro, North Carolina facts for kids
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Wrightsboro, North Carolina
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Wrightsboro Plaza at the center of Wrightsboro
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Location in New Hanover County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | New Hanover |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.58 sq mi (30.00 km2) |
| • Land | 11.13 sq mi (28.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,526 |
| • Density | 496.41/sq mi (191.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-75780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403045 |
Wrightsboro is a community in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially set up as a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 4,896 people lived in Wrightsboro. By 2020, this number grew to 5,526 people. Wrightsboro is also part of the larger Wilmington area.
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Exploring Wrightsboro
Where is Wrightsboro?
Wrightsboro is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It covers about 11.58 square miles (30.00 square kilometers) of land.
Important Places in Wrightsboro
- Tinga Nursery is a special place in Wrightsboro. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. This means it's an important historical site that is protected.
People in Wrightsboro
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 5,526 | — | |
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Who Lives in Wrightsboro?
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 5,526 people living in Wrightsboro. These people made up 1,777 households, which are like homes or families living together.
The community of Wrightsboro is made up of people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the different groups of people who lived there in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 3,145 | 56.91% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,476 | 26.71% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other or Mixed Backgrounds | 277 | 5.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 578 | 10.46% |
See also
In Spanish: Wrightsboro para niños
