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Wise

Virginia · 3,286 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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Wise has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,023. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $102,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,286
+1%since 2000
from 3,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,082 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,071 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Wise
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,023
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,921
+17%since 2000
from $18,760 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,080)
Black1.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian1.1%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(357)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,144)
Black0.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(42)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(248)
Diversity Score
8
−31%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise, Virginia?

Wise, Virginia has about 3,286 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wise, Virginia?

The typical household in Wise, Virginia earns about $44,023 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 $102,400, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Wise, Virginia?

About 18.8% 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 15.1% 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 93 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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