U.S. County · Profile

Wise County

35.2KTotal Population
87Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-16.56%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wise County has a population of 35,174 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wise County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White91.1%32,044
Black or African American4.7%1,653
Two or More Races2.5%879
Hispanic or Latino1.3%457
Asian1.1%387
Some Other Race0.4%141
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%70
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wise County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,541
36.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,702
38.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.9%
73.0% above national average
Median Age
42.0 years

Income & Poverty

$47,541Median Household Income
$23,702Per Capita Income
19.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,541$58,817
Families$57,953$69,231
Married-couple Families$57,953$64,907
Nonfamily Households$24,340$26,287

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wise County, Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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