The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County
538
Population
1,251/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
Population Overview
Total Population
538
Census 2023
Population Density
1,251
per square mile
Land Area
0.4
square miles (1.1 km²)
Median Age
20.2 yrs
48% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.0%
Male
60.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 13.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.4%
Black
13.2%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.7%
Spanish
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
0.0%
100% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.3%
48% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.8%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.2%
77% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.430
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 538 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,251 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 20.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.0% |
| Female | 60.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
Language
| English Only | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 0.0% |
| Disability | 19.3% |
| Health Insurance | 84.8% |
| Uninsured | 15.2% |
| Broadband Access | 0.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |