Isle of Wight County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Isle of Wight County is located in Virginia with a total population of 39,444. It is the 45th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Isle of Wight County is 44.2 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Isle of Wight County is $96,118. This is 6% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $333,600. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Isle of Wight County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.