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Wrightsville, Georgia
Location in Johnson County, Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Johnson
Area
 • Total 3.74 sq mi (9.70 km2)
 • Land 3.66 sq mi (9.49 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,449
 • Density 941.32/sq mi (363.40/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31096
Area code(s) 478
FIPS code 13-84512
GNIS feature ID 0325586

Wrightsville is a city located in Johnson County, Georgia, in the United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Johnson County. In 2010, about 2,195 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 3,449. Wrightsville is part of the larger Dublin area.

History of Wrightsville

The city of Wrightsville was officially created in 1866 by the Georgia General Assembly. It was named after John B. Wright, who helped promote and develop the town.

Geography and Location

Wrightsville is found west of the center of Johnson County. Its exact location is 32°43′30″N 82°43′13″W / 32.72500°N 82.72028°W / 32.72500; -82.72028.

Roads and Highways

Several important roads pass through Wrightsville:

  • U.S. Route 319 goes through the city center on Elm Street. It connects Wrightsville to Bartow (19 miles northeast) and Dublin (18 miles southwest).
  • State Route 15 also runs through the center. It leads north to Sandersville (19 miles) and southeast to Adrian (17 miles).
  • State Route 57 goes west to Irwinton (37 miles) and southeast to Swainsboro (25 miles).

Area and Waterways

According to the United States Census Bureau, Wrightsville covers a total area of about 9.3 square kilometers (3.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.1 square kilometers (3.5 square miles), is land. The remaining 0.2 square kilometers (0.08 square miles), or 2.20%, is water. Small streams that flow into the Ohoopee River drain the city.

Population and People

The population of Wrightsville has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 272
1890 479 76.1%
1900 1,127 135.3%
1910 1,389 23.2%
1920 1,476 6.3%
1930 1,741 18.0%
1940 1,760 1.1%
1950 1,750 −0.6%
1960 2,056 17.5%
1970 2,106 2.4%
1980 2,526 19.9%
1990 2,331 −7.7%
2000 2,223 −4.6%
2010 2,195 −1.3%
2020 3,449 57.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1870-1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1940 1950 1960
1970 1980 1990
2000 2010 2020

Diversity in Wrightsville

The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups living in Wrightsville. The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group, separate from racial categories.

Wrightsville City, Georgia – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 917 1,529 41.78% 44.33%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,216 1,818 55.40% 52.71%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 9 2 0.41% 0.06%
Asian alone (NH) 8 17 0.36% 0.49%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 2 6 0.09% 0.17%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 4 4 0.18% 0.12%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 15 46 0.68% 1.33%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24 27 1.09% 0.78%
Total 2,195 3,449 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,449 people living in Wrightsville. These people made up 1,148 households, with 631 of them being families.

Education in Wrightsville

The schools in Wrightsville are part of the Johnson County School District. This district provides education from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade.

Johnson County Schools

The Johnson County School District has three main schools:

  • Johnson County Elementary School
  • Johnson County Middle School
  • Johnson County High School

The district employs 86 full-time teachers and serves over 1,384 students.

Arts and Culture in Wrightsville

Wrightsville is known for its special annual event, the Old Fashioned Fourth of July Festival. This festival has been a tradition in the town since 1976.

Fourth of July Festival

The festival kicks off on the evening of July 3rd with a fantastic fireworks show. After the fireworks, there's a lively street dance held in the courthouse square. The celebrations continue on the morning of July 4th with a big parade. Local churches and businesses create colorful floats for the parade, and there's even a contest to pick the best float design. Following the parade, the downtown area fills with various booths and vendors offering fun activities and items.

Famous People from Wrightsville

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