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The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Virginia · 489 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2023. At a median age of 19.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.5
US median: 38.9
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−9%since 2023
from 538 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 1,251 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.5
−3%since 2023
from 20.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
40847454060667220202024The University of Virginia's College at Wise
2024489
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,677
−13%since 2023
from $5,383 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
65.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(415)
Black10%(54)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(35)
Asian4.3%(23)
Other2%(11)
Diversity Score48.6%(261)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(386)
Black8.6%(42)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(28)
Asian5.7%(28)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score45.4%(222)
Diversity Score
45
−7%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

No data for the years selected.

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−50%since 2023
from 22.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
Female
50.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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