Population 28,188 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wythe County
Household size in Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Wythe County is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.47 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Wythe County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, mirroring the country.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Wythe County (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Wythe County
Renters in Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.0% of households in Wythe County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (58.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Wythe County than nationally: 11.1%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 5.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Wythe County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $502 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $591 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $683 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $826 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$324 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wythe County pays $826 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $324 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Wythe County
Bachelor's degrees in Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wythe County: 19.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wythe County is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Wythe County
| Period | Wythe County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Wythe County than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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).
Wythe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wythe County | 2.29 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 23.0% | 11.1% | 1980 | $826 | 19.3% | 89.9% | 4.2% |
| Pulaski County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $882 | 21.3% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| Smyth County | 2.31 | 45.7 | 11.0% | 29.0% | 16.4% | 1973 | $758 | 16.6% | 87.1% | 3.5% |
| Floyd County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.0% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 1986 | $859 | 24.4% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Russell County | 2.38 | 46.8 | 10.1% | 23.7% | 16.5% | 1980 | $738 | 13.2% | 82.3% | 3.6% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Wise County | 2.37 | 42.2 | 12.7% | 25.8% | 15.5% | 1979 | $802 | 15.4% | 80.2% | 8.5% |
| Norton City | 2.31 | 40.2 | 19.5% | 50.0% | 11.8% | 1973 | $573 | 14.0% | 94.3% | 4.1% |
| Harlan County | 2.38 | 41.3 | 13.2% | 28.4% | 17.4% | 1976 | $705 | 13.8% | 81.7% | 9.8% |
| Charlotte County | 2.41 | 46.5 | 13.0% | 25.3% | 20.2% | 1981 | $761 | 20.4% | 82.7% | 3.0% |
| Lunenburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 10.3% | 28.5% | 18.1% | 1972 | $802 | 12.5% | 80.4% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Ouachita County, AR · McNairy County, TN · Meeker County, MN · Meigs County, OH · Menominee County, MI · Mercer County, KY · Meriwether County, GA · Milam County, TX · Mille Lacs County, MN · Miller County, MO
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 Wythe 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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