Isle of Wight County, VA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,529 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 109.0 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.31% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,426 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Isle of Wight County grew by 13.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,444 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Isle of Wight County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,066 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Isle of Wight County is about 5% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $166,326 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,312 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.3% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Isle of Wight County is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,312 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Isle of Wight County spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 239 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.7 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.4 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 239 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,420 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,339 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,886 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Isle of Wight County is 29 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Isle of Wight County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Isle of Wight County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Isle of Wight County, Virginia.
What is the population of Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
The population of Isle of Wight County, Virginia is 39,529, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
The population density of Isle of Wight County, Virginia is 109.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
The median household income in Isle of Wight County, Virginia is $96,066, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
The median home price in Isle of Wight County, Virginia is $166,326, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Isle of Wight County, Virginia is 4.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.