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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wise

Virginia · 3,255 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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Wise has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,531. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,255
+2%since 1990
from 3,193 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,071 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,051 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wise
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,531
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,760
+58%since 1990
from $11,880 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.4
−20%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,099)
Black1.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(38)
Asian1.5%(48)
Diversity Score9.9%(317)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,080)
Black1.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian1.1%(37)
Diversity Score11%(357)
11
+10%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise, Virginia?

Wise, Virginia has about 3,255 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wise, Virginia?

The typical household in Wise, Virginia earns about $28,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wise, Virginia expensive?

In Wise, Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Wise, Virginia?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wise, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wise, Virginia?

About 15.6% of people in Wise, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wise, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wise, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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