Wise County, Virginia Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wise County, Virginia
Wise County, Virginia Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
35,448
Median Age
41.8
Male Median
39.8
Female Median
43.7
Wise County, Virginia Population Growth

Wise County, Virginia Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -14.6%%.
-14.6%% Growth
Wise County, Virginia Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wise County, Virginia Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.8 | 35,448 |
| 2023 | 42.1 | 35,727 |
| 2022 | 42.0 | 36,105 |
| 2021 | 41.5 | 36,531 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 38,032 |
| 2019 | 41.4 | 38,486 |
| 2018 | 40.7 | 39,025 |
| 2017 | 40.3 | 39,539 |
| 2016 | 40.0 | 40,074 |
| 2015 | 39.8 | 40,530 |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 40,872 |
| 2013 | 39.6 | 41,154 |
| 2012 | 39.5 | 41,361 |
| 2011 | 39.4 | 41,505 |
| 2010 | 39.4 | 41,496 |
Wise County, Virginia Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 14.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–54 | 26.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65+ | 19.9% |
Dependency Ratios for Wise County, Virginia
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 63.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 31.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wise County, Virginia
The median age in Wise County, Virginia is 41.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wise County, Virginia is 35,448.
In Wise County, Virginia, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.9% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wise County, Virginia is aging.