Wise County's estimated 2026 population is 34,537 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wise County is the 51st largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 41,574 and has seen a growth of -16.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wise County includes 90.71% White, 5.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.71%)
Black or African American (5.42%)
Two or more races (2.31%)
Other race (0.97%)
Asian (0.39%)
Native American (0.2%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,407 | 90.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,935 | 5.42% |
| Two or more races | 825 | 2.31% |
| Other race | 347 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.2% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wise County's average per capita income is $37,331. Household income levels show a median of $50,740. The poverty rate stands at 17.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,741 | - |
| Families | $61,220 | $73,321 |
| Households | $50,740 | $61,657 |
| Non Families | $26,047 | $34,620 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
