Wise, Virginia Population 2024

2,852

Wise is a city located in Wise County Virginia. Wise has a 2024 population of 2,852. It is also the county seat of Wise County. Wise is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,976 in 2020.

The average household income in Wise is $53,089 with a poverty rate of 22.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Wise is 41.4 years, 38.5 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.

Wise Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wise was:

  • White: 89.3%
  • Two or more races: 7.53%
  • Asian: 1.92%
  • Black or African American: 1.25%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
3.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
941.50/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-4.17% (-124)
The current population of Wise, Virginia is 2,852 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,976.

Wise, Virginia Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,64589.3%
Two or more races2237.53%
Asian571.92%
Black or African American371.25%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Wise Population by Race

Wise Population Pyramid 2024

Wise Median Age

41.4

Total

38.5

Male

42.9

Female

Wise Adults

There are 2,474 adults, (488 of whom are seniors) in Wise.

Wise Age Dependency

49.1

Age Dependency Ratio

24.6

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.6

Child Dependency Ratio

Wise Sex Ratio

Female1,38646.79%
Male1,57653.21%

Wise Population by Age

Wise Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,3972.0957.842.2
Non Family7051.1647.952.1
Married4692.876.323.7
Female1393.7919.480.6
Male843.131000

2.83

Average Family Size

2.09

Average Household Size

57.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Wise Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Wise Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Wise Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

Wise Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$41,792

Average Earnings

$30,185

Average Male

$50,417

Average Female

Wise Earnings by Educational Attainment

Wise Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Wise Language

94.34% of Wise residents speak only English, while 5.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.25% of the population.

Wise Language

Wise Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2,55264325.2%

22.41%

Overall Poverty Rate

23.68%

Male Poverty Rate

20.95%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wise

The race most likely to be in poverty in Wise is White, with 25.2% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Wise is White, with 25.2% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.39%.

Wise Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade32.32%
High School27.92%
Some College20.4%
Bachelors or Greater0%

Wise Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed62.75%
Male Employed14.61%
Female Employed9.73%
Female Unemployed0%

Wise Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Wise Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Wise Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

37.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

36.9%

Male Marriage Rate

38.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Wise Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Wise Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.

Wise Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Wise Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

112

Number of Veterans

112

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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Wise Veterans by War

count

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Wise Veterans by Age

count

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Wise Veterans by Race

Wise Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

56.25%

Veteran Disability Rate

Wise Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

50.5%

Labor Force Participation

48.4%

Employment Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Wise Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Wise Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Wise Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

62.09%

Born in Wise

93.18%

Native Born

6.82%

Foreign Born

3.98%

Non Citizen

2.84%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

93.18% of Wise residents were born in the United States, with 62.09% having been born in Virginia. 3.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

Wise Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20292,697-31-1.14%
20282,728-31-1.12%
20272,759-31-1.11%
20262,790-31-1.1%
20252,821-31-1.09%
20242,852-31-1.08%
20232,883-31-1.06%
20222,914-28-0.95%
20212,942-34-1.14%
20202,976712.44%
20192,905-38-1.29%
20182,943-48-1.6%
20172,991-48-1.58%
20163,039-42-1.36%
20153,081-37-1.19%
20143,118-56-1.76%
20133,174-29-0.91%
20123,203-27-0.84%
20113,230-8-0.25%
20103,23800%
20003,255621.94%
19903,193-701-18%
19803,8941,00334.69%
19702,89127710.6%
19602,614-83-3.08%
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Wise Population by Year