Wrightsboro, North Carolina
Wrightsboro is a community of 6,287 people in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Why visit Wrightsboro
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Dan Cameron Bridge, Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse and Brookwood Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Wrightsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wrightsboro
Wrightsboro is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wrightsboro had a population of 5,526. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Wrightsboro, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in Wilmington, North Carolina
Dan Cameron Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks16
Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
United States historic place
Brookwood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
Carolina Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
Carolina Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Delgrado School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
Market Street Mansion District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Thalian Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
City hall and theater in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Tinga Nursery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Plant nursery and historic district in New Hanover County, North Carolina
USS North Carolina
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
1940 North Carolina-class battleship moored in Wilmington, North Carolina
Westbrook–Ardmore Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Wilmington, North Carolina
William Hooper School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
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Wilmington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
National historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Northside Swimming Pool and Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium · 2.9 mi
750 Bess Street, Wilmington
Mo-Su 12:00-17:00,08:00-20:00
Restaurants and cafes7
La Bella Airosa Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
3500 North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington
Mo-We 10:30-15:00; Th-Sa 10:30-20:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 3.0 mi
2707 Trademark Drive, Wilmington
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship15
Warner Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 3.0 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Career Readiness Academy At Mosley Plc
School · 3.6 mi
3702 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington
Classical Charter Schools of Wilmington
School · 3.5 mi
507 N 6Th Street, Wilmington
Map of Wrightsboro
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington 7 N (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Hanover County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-19: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Skippers Corner 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Northchase 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Kings Grant 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Murraysville 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Wilmington 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Navassa 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Belville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Bayshore 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Ogden 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Leland 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wrightsboro, North Carolina 02, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wrightsboro, North Carolina 01, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wrightsboro, North Carolina 03, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellamy Mansion Wilmington NC front 02, Jameslwoodward, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USS North Carolina (BB-55) underway at sea on 3 June 1946 (NH 97267), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Wilmington National Cemetery (Wilmington, NC) 3, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carolina Place Historic District Medium street shot, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal Building and Courthouse (Wilmington, NC) 3, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brookwood Historic District Old Bungalow style home, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westbrook-Ardmore Historic Style houses, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- City Hall-Thalian Hall (Wilmington, NC) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kenan House (Wilmington, NC), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fridrich Residence,1916 Princess Street Wilmington North Carolina, Wm.fridrich, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Hooper School (Wilmington, NC), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delgrado School Medium shot, Coreymchandler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Walker Nursing School Quarters (Wilmington, NC) 2, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Confederate Memorial in Wilmington, NC, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in the morning, Wilmington, NC, PlaneManRockFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington, NC IMG 4427, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. James Episcopal Church Wilmington 02, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church Wilmington, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tinga Nursery, BSLRed, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beautiful Cardinal, Synnibang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beautiful Woodpecker in Castle Hayne, Synnibang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NWS Wilmington NC February 1, 2026 image 2, NWS Wilmington, Public domain
- Hightsville, North Carolina, Edward Orde, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS060-E-50781 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267686 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS060-E-50778 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS060-E-50777 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS060-E-50780 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-267685 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- CBP works closely with local law enforcement in response to Hurricane Florence, CBP Photography, Public domain
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