2023 ACS Census Data · Population 28,219
Wythe County is a small county in Virginia with a population of 28,219. The median household income is $55,359, 15% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.6%, median home value is $172,100, and 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
28,219
2023 estimate
Rank #1531 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,359
Household
Rank #2330 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$172,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #1612 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1954 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% below Virginia avg·15% below national avg
Poverty Rate
21% below Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,564
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
38% below Virginia avg·18% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
37% below Virginia avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Virginia avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above Virginia avg·13% above national avg
Housing Units
14,016
Households
12,396
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,134
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
32% below Virginia avg·18% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.6%
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