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The University of Virginia's College at Wise, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Wise County County
1.0
/5.0
F
Poor
538
Population
1,251/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
186
Violent Crime/100K
2,300 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
Population Overview
Total Population
538
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 | 1.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.4%
Black
13.2%
Hispanic
1.1%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.4%
Spanish
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
0.0%
100% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.4%
34% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.0%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.7%
22% below 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 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 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 0.0% |
| Disability | 17.4% |
| Health Insurance | 88.0% |
| Uninsured | 6.7% |
| Broadband Access | 67.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.430 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7 — Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K |