Wise, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,007
Unemployment
2.4%
Poverty
15.7%
Median Home
$136,000
Median Income
$49,470
Median Rent
$646
Wise SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Wise, VA Crime Report
61
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,084.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.82%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wise / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 61 | 2,084.8 | 1,850.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 102.5 | 208.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 41.3 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 68.4 | 128.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 58 | 1,982.2 | 1,642.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 6 | 205.1 | 162.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 47 | 1,606.3 | 1,359.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 170.9 | 120.3 | 219.9 |
Wise, VA Photos
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Rankings for Wise in Virginia
Map Of Wise, VA
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Population over time in Wise
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,007 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 3,047 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 3,084 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 3,145 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 3,185 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,204 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 3,277 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 3,287 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 3,316 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 3,324 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wise
| Race | Wise | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 61.8% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.1% | 18.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wise
| Gender | Wise | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wise for adults over 25
| Education | Wise | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wise, Virginia
| Income | Wise | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.4% | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 16.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 17.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.3% | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 10.9% | 7.7% |
