Wise is a town located in Wise County, Virginia. Wise has a 2025 population of 2,831. It is also the county seat of Wise County. Wise is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Wise is $63,691 with a poverty rate of 21.34%.The median age in Wise is 33.1 years: 32.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wise includes 94.66% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 2,783 | 94.66% |
Two or more races | 144 | 4.9% |
Asian | 13 | 0.44% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wise's average per capita income is $41,975. Household income levels show a median of $44,234. The poverty rate stands at 21.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $68,560 | - |
Families | $66,360 | $82,935 |
Households | $44,234 | $63,691 |
Non Families | $29,014 | $33,456 |
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