Wise County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,740
Per Capita Income
$24,622
Poverty Rate
17.7%
SNAP Recipients
21.2%
Gini Index
0.417
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.7%
$25K–$50K23.9%
$50K–$75K21.9%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K10.5%
$150K–$200K4.0%
$200K+1.9%
The median household income in Wise County, VA is $50,740 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,622. 17.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.417 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).