Population 39,974 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Isle of Wight County
Household size in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Isle of Wight County run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Virginia Beach area. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Isle of Wight County is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Isle of Wight County: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Isle of Wight County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Isle of Wight County
Renters in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Isle of Wight County is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Isle of Wight County as nationally: 8.1%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Isle of Wight County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 12 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $767 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,049 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,339 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$572 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Isle of Wight County pays $1,339 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $572 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Isle of Wight County
Bachelor's degrees in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Isle of Wight County than nationally: 31.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Isle of Wight County have finished high school (92.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The Virginia Beach area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Isle of Wight County
| Period | Isle of Wight County | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Isle of Wight County than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Isle of Wight County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight County | 2.55 | 44.0 | 7.3% | 19.9% | 8.1% | 1994 | $1,339 | 31.3% | 92.0% | 4.1% |
| Newport News City | 2.43 | 36.2 | 15.1% | 51.8% | 8.1% | 1979 | $1,453 | 30.2% | 90.6% | 6.0% |
| Portsmouth City | 2.40 | 37.4 | 18.8% | 42.1% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,420 | 24.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Hampton City | 2.40 | 38.4 | 14.9% | 43.1% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,510 | 28.1% | 92.6% | 6.1% |
| Norfolk City | 2.39 | 35.3 | 15.4% | 53.7% | 9.2% | 1967 | $1,441 | 32.4% | 90.7% | 6.2% |
| Virginia Beach City | 2.60 | 39.4 | 12.2% | 34.9% | 6.6% | 1984 | $1,902 | 40.7% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
| Sussex County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 14.7% | 30.3% | 19.9% | 1983 | $913 | 16.6% | 83.9% | 3.9% |
| Lunenburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $802 | 12.5% | 80.4% | 3.1% |
| Charlotte County | 2.41 | 46.5 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 20.2% | 1981 | $761 | 20.4% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Floyd County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 1986 | $859 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Isle of Wight County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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