Wythe County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wythe County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51197
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 197
Geography
- Land Area
- 461.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 464.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.899868
- Longitude
- -81.083010
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,962
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,504
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,548 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 1.5% |
| White | 26,292 | 94.0% |
| Black | 614 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 95 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,232 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 1.2% |
| White | 21,319 | 94.7% |
| Black | 645 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 28,188
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,787
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,232
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,248 | 93.1% |
| Black | 644 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 225 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,947
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,155 | 35.9% |
| Republican | 8,072 | 40.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,720 | 23.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,550 | 47.9% |
| Female | 10,397 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,378 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 1.5% |
| Black | 131 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,313
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,670 | 47.2% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 36.5% |
| Black | 44 | 33.6% |
| Asian | 42 | 34.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,571 | 47.9% |
| Female | 4,742 | 45.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,376 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,033 (19.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,030
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,479
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $750
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.6%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.