Wythe County's estimated 2026 population is 27,958 with a growth rate of -0.25% 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 -4.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wythe County includes 93.6% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.6%)
Two or more races (2.87%)
Black or African American (2.37%)
Asian (0.77%)
Other race (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Native American (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,413 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 811 | 2.87% |
| Black or African American | 668 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 216 | 0.77% |
| Other race | 81 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wythe County's average per capita income is $41,478. Household income levels show a median of $55,359. The poverty rate stands at 15.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,715 | - |
| Families | $77,571 | $92,715 |
| Households | $55,359 | $75,350 |
| Non Families | $31,952 | $44,688 |
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