Wythe County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wythe County is located in Virginia with a total population of 28,219. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wythe County is 45.9 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wythe County is $55,359. This is 39% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $172,100. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wythe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.2% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 89.6%.