U.S. County · Profile

Wythe County

28.1KTotal Population
61Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.82%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wythe County has a population of 28,104 as of 2023. It is located in Virginia.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.9%26,390
Two or More Races2.7%759
Black or African American2.2%618
Hispanic or Latino1.4%393
Asian0.8%225
Some Other Race0.3%84
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%28

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$53,921
27.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,810
17.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.2%
49.6% above national average
Median Age
45.6 years

Income & Poverty

$53,921Median Household Income
$31,810Per Capita Income
17.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,921$71,117
Families$72,828$88,266
Married-couple Families$72,828$81,567
Nonfamily Households$31,322$33,828

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 Wythe 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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