Wise County, Virginia
Total Population: 35,727
County Seat: Wise
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.