Wise County, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
35,727
Male
18,682
52.3%
Female
17,045
47.7%
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
1.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.3%
High School or Higher36.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.2%
Married
44.6%
Wise County, VA has a population of 35,727 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 90.7% of the population. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.2% of residents are foreign-born.