Isle of Wight County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,974 | — | #1,206 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,241 | +26.7% | #223 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #994 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $356,500 | +26.5% | #395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,359 | +16.9% | #353 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | -46.4% | #183 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Isle of Wight County has a population of 39,974, making it the #1,206 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Isle of Wight County is $95,241, ranking #223 out of 3,222 counties — 26.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Isle of Wight County is $356,500 (+26.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,359/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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95.3% of residents in Isle of Wight County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Isle of Wight County, Virginia has a total population of 39,974, making it the 1,206th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Isle of Wight County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Isle of Wight County is $95,241, which ranks #223 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Isle of Wight County is $356,500, 26.5% above the national median. Renters in Isle of Wight County pay a median gross rent of $1,359 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Isle of Wight County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.5 min.
Isle of Wight County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Isle of Wight County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.