Wythe County's estimated 2026 population is 27,920 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wythe County is the 68th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 29,252 and has seen a growth of -4.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46 years
Female: 46.8 years
Male: 44.3 years
There are 22,725 adults, (6,272 of whom are seniors) in Wythe County.
Female: 14,440 (51.2%)
Male: 13,748 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Wythe County includes 93.12% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,248 | 93.12% |
| Two or more races | 869 | 3.08% |
| Black or African American | 644 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 225 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 103 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
Wythe County's average per capita income is $42,774. Household income levels show a median of $57,745. The poverty rate stands at 15.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,250 | - |
| Families | $80,084 | $97,375 |
| Households | $57,745 | $78,745 |
| Non Families | $30,509 | $43,993 |
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