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Wythe County

Virginia · 29,235 residents · 461.952 sq mi
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Wythe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,948. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,500. With a median age of 43.2, 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 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
29,235
+6%since 2000
from 27,599 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K29K30K1990201020202024Wythe County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,948
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,235 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,589
+17%since 2000
from $17,639 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(26,332)
Black2.8%(777)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(157)
Asian0.4%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(2,538)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(27,649)
Black2.8%(809)
Hispanic / Latino1%(280)
Asian0.4%(124)
Other0.3%(96)
Diversity Score10.9%(3,196)
Diversity Score
11
+19%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wythe County, Virginia?

Wythe County, Virginia has about 29,235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wythe County, Virginia earns about $38,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wythe County, Virginia expensive?

In Wythe County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Wythe County, Virginia?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wythe County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wythe County, Virginia?

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

Has Wythe County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wythe County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,769 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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