Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,448 (100%) |
| Population Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,943 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,953 |
| Median Home Value | $118,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,627 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,317 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,588 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,722 (16.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,905 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Family Households | 9,367 (67.4%) |
The table below compares Wise County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 49 | 64th |
| Population Density | # 76 | 44th |
| Median Household Income | # 116 | 14th |
| Per Capita Income | # 129 | 4th |
| Diversity Index | # 114 | 15th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
