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Isle of Wight County

Virginia · 38,606 residents · 315.685 sq mi
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Isle of Wight County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,870. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $280,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,606
+30%since 2000
from 29,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K28K33K37K41K1990201020202024Isle of Wight County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,870
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,387 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,024
+93%since 2000
from $20,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(20,992)
Black27.1%(8,045)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(254)
Asian0.3%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(15,418)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(26,410)
Black22.2%(8,579)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,199)
Asian1%(391)
Other2.8%(1,078)
Diversity Score56.8%(21,923)
Segregation Score16.8%(6,467)
Diversity Score
57
+9%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?

Isle of Wight County, Virginia has about 38,606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?

The typical household in Isle of Wight County, Virginia earns about $77,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Isle of Wight County, Virginia expensive?

In Isle of Wight County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $280,600, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in Isle of Wight County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?

About 9.4% of people in Isle of Wight County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Isle of Wight County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Isle of Wight County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,553 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 2803Census Tract 2801.05Census Tract 2801.07Census Tract 2801.04Census Tract 2801.08Census Tract 2802Census Tract 2804Census Tract 2801.01Census Tract 2801.06
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 23430ZIP 23314ZIP 23487ZIP 23898ZIP 23315ZIP 23304
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