Wythe County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wythe County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Wythe County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,184 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 60.7 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.43% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,531 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wythe County declined by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 28,184 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wythe County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.2% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,912 17.4% -4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,177 18.4% -4.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,530 23.2% +2.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,243 22.1% +5.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Wythe County and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 48.8% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Wythe County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wythe County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,139 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.78% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wythe County is about 39% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Wythe County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $130,514 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $764 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.0% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wythe County is about 14.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $764 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wythe County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wythe County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,366 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,117 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 448 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Wythe County is 21 minutes, shorter 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
Wythe County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wythe County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
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
Wythe County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wythe County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.3% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 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).
Wythe County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Wythe County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wythe County, VA | 28,184 | $57,139 #2/3 | $130,514 #1/3 | 20.8 min #2/3 |
| Carroll County, VA | 29,157 | $54,664 | $59,216 | 23.4 min |
| Pulaski County, VA | 33,685 | $63,216 | $122,130 | 20.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wythe County, Virginia.
How many people live in Wythe County, Virginia?
About 28,184 people live in Wythe County, Virginia, in 12,531 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 46.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Wythe County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Wythe County, Virginia has 61 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Wythe County, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($130,514 against $57,139), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $764 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Wythe County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Wythe County, Virginia is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Wythe County, Virginia?
19.1% of adults in Wythe County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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