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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is one of two barrier islands on the Cape Fear Coast, and is a place unlike most other coastal areas. Established in 1899, the island was once accessible only by water. Today Wrightsville Beach is a popular destination for weekend getaways, annual vacations, and a great place for a second home. Wrightsville Beach has many long-term residents who spend their summers in family homes built to catch the oceans gentle wind.
A relaxed and friendly atmosphere prevails in this beach community. A clean and uncluttered five-mile stretch of white sand and sparkling water invites a day of beachcombing, swimming, parasailing, surfing and pier or surf fishing. “The Loop” is a 2.5 mile fitness trail that circles the inner island for the fitness-conscious….enjoyed almost year round because of the exceptional weather. The annual Castles and Scoops Sandsculpting Contest, Lumina Daze, and the NC Holiday Flotilla are among the annual events held each year, celebrating the islands nautical and cultural heritage.
Population
| Total Population |
2,656
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| Population Density |
1,991 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
1,168
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| Male Population |
1,487
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| Median Age |
38.79 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
88%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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| Distance to CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
9 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF NC WILMINGTON
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF NC WILMINGTON |
5 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
1,362
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| Family Households |
590
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| Average Family Size |
2.56
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| Average Household Income |
$83,667
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| Median Household Income |
$70,254
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
88%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
1.58
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.40
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.95
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.74
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.96
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| Robbery Risk |
1.23
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.93
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.64
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
2.01
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.71
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.09
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
89.9° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
35.8° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
57.07 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
89% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
6.75%
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| Nearest Airport |
WILMINGTON INTL
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| Distance to WILMINGTON INTL |
8 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS (A)
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| Distance to MYRTLE BEACH PELICANS (A) |
71 Miles
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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