Wise County, Virginia
Wise County is home to 35,448 people. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $52,943.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,448 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,943 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.2% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.0% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.5% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $118,600 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $790 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 35.3% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.5% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Harlan County, Kentucky
- Letcher County, Kentucky
- Pike County, Kentucky
- Dickenson County
- Lee County
- Russell County
- Scott County
- Norton County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.