Wythe County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Virginia

The population of Wythe County, Virginia is 28,219 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $55,359, the median home value is $172,100, and the median age is 45.9.

The population of Wythe County has declined 3.9% since 2010 (29,252 → 28,100), a -0.29% annualized rate.

Wythe County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

28,219

Population

-0.29%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$55,359

Median Income

$172,100

Median Home Value

Wythe County covers 462 sq mi of land at 61.1 people per square mile.

About Wythe County, VA

Age is the most distinctive thing about Wythe County: a median age of 45.9, older than the national median. Wythe County is a county in Virginia with a population of 28,219.

The typical household earns $55,359, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $172,100, with typical rent around $718.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 19.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in Wythe County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

Wythe County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Wythe County had a population of 29,252 in 2010 and 28,100 in 2024, a -3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,331 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.29%.

Wythe County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

28,100

Population (2024)

29,252

Population (2010)

29,331

Peak (2012)

-0.29%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	29,252	-	-	estimate
2011	29,204	-48	-0.16%	estimate
2012	29,331	+127	+0.43%	estimate
2013	29,285	-46	-0.16%	estimate
2014	29,060	-225	-0.77%	estimate
2015	29,106	+46	+0.16%	estimate
2016	28,898	-208	-0.71%	estimate
2017	28,832	-66	-0.23%	estimate
2018	28,659	-173	-0.60%	estimate
2019	28,618	-41	-0.14%	estimate
2020	28,322	-296	-1.03%	estimate
2021	28,205	-117	-0.41%	estimate
2022	28,143	-62	-0.22%	estimate
2023	28,171	+28	+0.10%	estimate
2024	28,100	-71	-0.25%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.6%
Black or African American	2.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.9

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

22.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

10.8%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

14.2%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

8.2%

65–74

13.0%

75–84

6.6%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 15.6% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$55,359$-35,615 vs state
Mean household income	$75,350
Per-capita income	$33,564
Poverty rate	10.6%+3.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	53.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.8%

Manufacturing

18.2%

Education & health care

9.8%

Retail trade

6.9%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Construction

6.5%

Information

4.2%

Agriculture

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Wythe County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

82.8%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

24.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$172,100$-188,600 vs state

Median home value

$718

Median rent

76.6%

Homeownership rate

14,016

Total housing units

88.4%

Occupied

11.6%

Vacant

23.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.0%

With health insurance

90.0%

With broadband internet

27.8%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

19.7%

With a disability

97.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.6%

High School+

19.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wythe County, Virginia has a population of 28,219 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 61 people per square mile.

The population of Wythe County has declined 3.9% since 2010 (29,252 → 28,100), a -0.29% annualized rate.

The median household income in Wythe County, Virginia is $55,359, with mean (average) household income of $75,350 and per-capita income of $33,564. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Wythe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.6%), Black or African American (2.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Wythe County, Virginia is 45.9 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Wythe County is $172,100 and median monthly rent is $718. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,016 total housing units, 11.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Wythe County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Wythe County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.