Wythe County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51197 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,188 | — | #1,536 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,745 | -23.2% | #2,284 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #607 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,200 | -39.3% | #1,783 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | -34.3% | #2,387 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.5% | #1,981 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wythe County has a population of 28,188, making it the #1,536 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wythe County is $57,745, ranking #2,284 out of 3,222 counties — 23.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Wythe County is $171,200 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $764/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.0%.
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94.0% of residents in Wythe County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Wythe County, Virginia
Wythe County, Virginia has a total population of 28,188, making it the 1,536th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wythe County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wythe County is $57,745, which ranks #2,284 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Wythe County is $171,200, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in Wythe County pay a median gross rent of $764 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wythe County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Wythe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (2.2%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Wythe 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.