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Wytheville

Virginia · 8,211 residents · 14.489 sq mi
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Wytheville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,211
+5%since 2000
from 7,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 539 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+6%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Wytheville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,607
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,043 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,197
+25%since 2000
from $20,223 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+21%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(7,046)
Black7.1%(553)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(64)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(1,571)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,271)
Black7.3%(598)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(115)
Asian0.9%(76)
Other0.5%(40)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,935)
Diversity Score
24
+17%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wytheville, Virginia?

Wytheville, Virginia has about 8,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wytheville, Virginia?

The typical household in Wytheville, Virginia earns about $38,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wytheville, Virginia expensive?

In Wytheville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Wytheville, Virginia?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wytheville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wytheville, Virginia?

About 15.5% of people in Wytheville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wytheville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wytheville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 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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