Wise County, Virginia

Total Population: 35,727

County Seat: Wise

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Median Home Value

$116,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,740

Across all households

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.3%
Two or More Races1.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.2%

65 Years and Over

20.0%

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

6.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,740

Mean Household Income

$61,657

Per Capita Income

$24,622

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

64.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$116,500

Median Rent

$770/mo

Total Housing Units

16,659

Owner-Occupied

74.1%

Renter-Occupied

25.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Married Couple Households

51.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.3%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

78.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51195.