Wise County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wise County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51195
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 195
Geography
- Land Area
- 403.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.02 sq mi
- Total Area
- 405.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.974561
- Longitude
- -82.621560
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 35,181
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,414
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,832 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 1.0% |
| White | 32,122 | 91.3% |
| Black | 1,794 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,102 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 313 | 1.1% |
| White | 25,746 | 90.6% |
| Black | 1,762 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 400 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 35,448
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,271
- Poverty Rate
- 15.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,579
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,982 | 90.2% |
| Black | 1,724 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 23,201
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,904 | 16.8% |
| Republican | 9,340 | 40.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,957 | 42.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,172 | 48.2% |
| Female | 12,029 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,501 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 244 | 1.1% |
| Black | 247 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,144
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,591 | 40.0% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 26.6% |
| Black | 71 | 28.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 25.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,614 | 41.3% |
| Female | 4,530 | 37.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,414 (28.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,055 (15.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,627
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $124,481
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $788
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 10.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.