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Wise County

Virginia · 41,452 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 $33,608. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,100. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
41,452
+3%since 2000
from 40,123 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K40K42K1990201020202024Wise County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,608
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,149 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,944
+26%since 2000
from $14,271 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(38,681)
Black1.8%(708)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(292)
Asian0.3%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(2,759)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(38,301)
Black5.1%(2,118)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(471)
Asian0.3%(141)
Other0.9%(384)
Diversity Score17.7%(7,351)
Diversity Score
18
+158%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wise County, Virginia?

Wise County, Virginia has about 41,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wise County, Virginia earns about $33,608 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Wise County, Virginia?

About 11.3% 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 20.3% 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 1,879 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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