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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wise County

Virginia · 40,123 residents · 403.44 sq mi
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Wise County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,149. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,700. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,123
+1%since 1990
from 39,573 in 1990
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 98 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+12%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K37K39K40K42K1990201020202024Wise County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,149
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,271
+52%since 1990
from $9,392 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$353
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
24.7% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(38,651)
Black1.7%(679)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(143)
Asian0.4%(162)
Diversity Score6.6%(2,601)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(38,681)
Black1.8%(708)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(292)
Asian0.3%(118)
Diversity Score6.9%(2,759)
7
+5%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise County, Virginia?

Wise County, Virginia has about 40,123 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wise County, Virginia?

The typical household in Wise County, Virginia earns about $26,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wise County, Virginia expensive?

In Wise County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $53,700, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Wise County, Virginia?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wise County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wise County, Virginia?

About 20.0% of people in Wise County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wise County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wise County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 550 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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