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The University of Virginia's College at Wise

Virginia · 430 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2021, a loss of 217 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

430
−34%vs 2021
vs 647 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,000 / sq mi
−34%vs 2021
vs 1,505 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
21.1
+2%vs 2021
vs 20.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
40847454060667220202024The University of Virginia's College at Wise
2024489
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,260
+28%vs 2021
vs $10,366 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+7.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
72.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

12.5%
+12.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
87.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(521)
Black7.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(44)
Asian3.4%(22)
Other2.2%(14)
Diversity Score42.5%(275)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(315)
Black7.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino10%(43)
Asian3.3%(14)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score51.8%(223)
52
+22%vs 2021
vs 43 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.8%
+10.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
30.6%
+9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+30%vs 2021
vs 20.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
52.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
+10.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
51.5%
−5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
26.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

35.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.6% in 2021
64.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.4% in 2021
7.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
13.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia?

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia?

About 45.8% of adults age 25 and over in The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia?

About 72.6% of people in The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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