Wise County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51195 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,448 | — | #1,329 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,943 | -29.5% | #2,603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.8 years | +7.5% | #1,580 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,600 | -57.9% | #2,699 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,184 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.7% | #2,338 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wise County has a population of 35,448, making it the #1,329 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wise County is $52,943, ranking #2,603 out of 3,222 counties — 29.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 8.2%.
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The median home value in Wise County is $118,600 (-57.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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93.5% of residents in Wise County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia has a total population of 35,448, making it the 1,329th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wise County is 41.8 years, which is 7.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wise County is $52,943, which ranks #2,603 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2%.
The median home value in Wise County is $118,600, 57.9% below the national median. Renters in Wise County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wise County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Wise County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.7%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Wise 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.