Wise County's estimated 2026 population is 34,613 with a growth rate of -0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wise County is the 50th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 41,574 and has seen a growth of -16.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 28,682 adults, (7,046 of whom are seniors) in Wise County.
Female: 16,817 (47.4%)
Male: 18,631 (52.6%)
The racial composition of Wise County includes 90.22% White, 4.86% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,982 | 90.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,724 | 4.86% |
| Two or more races | 1,169 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 359 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.29% |
Wise County's average per capita income is $41,264. Household income levels show a median of $52,943. The poverty rate stands at 17.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,205 | - |
| Families | $61,390 | $74,640 |
| Households | $52,943 | $64,112 |
| Non Families | $28,395 | $38,858 |
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