Isle of Wight County's 2026 population is estimated at 41,492, reflecting a 0.67% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Isle of Wight County is the 45th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 35,319 and has grown 17.48% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 43.3 years
There are 31,472 adults, (8,027 of whom are seniors) in Isle of Wight County.
Female: 20,118 (50.3%)
Male: 19,856 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Isle of Wight County includes 69.17% White, 21.37% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,651 | 69.17% |
| Black or African American | 8,543 | 21.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,421 | 6.06% |
| Other race | 658 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 501 | 1.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.25% |
Isle of Wight County 's average per capita income is $59,856. Household income levels show a median of $95,241. The poverty rate stands at 6.75%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $129,036 | - |
| Families | $113,173 | $137,987 |
| Households | $95,241 | $117,279 |
| Non Families | $45,241 | $64,246 |
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