Wise, VA Demographics

A map of Wise's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,782	2,771	95.4%	93.3%
Multiracial	85	81	2.9%	2.7%
Hispanic	39	37	1.3%	1.2%
Asian	10	33	0.3%	1.1%
Black	0	34	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.5%

Wise, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,916, a slight decrease from the 2,971 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wise, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wise has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wise, that probability was 12.9% in 2020 and 8.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wise is ranked the 244th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wise was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wise's White Population

2,782 residents of Wise, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wise is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Wise ranks 71st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Wise's population has increased from 93.3% to 95.4%.

Wise is more White than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (78.9% White), Norton (91.6% White), Riverview (67.2% White), and Coeburn (92.4% White). Wise is less White than neighboring Tacoma (100% White).

Wise's Black Population

0 residents of Wise, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wise is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Wise ranks 567th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wise's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Wise is less Black than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (8.6% Black), Norton (2.2% Black), Riverview (19.4% Black), and Coeburn (5.2% Black).

Wise's Asian Population

10 residents of Wise, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wise is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Wise ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Asian residents' share of Wise's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Wise is more Asian than neighboring Tacoma (0% Asian), Riverview (0% Asian), and Coeburn (0% Asian). Wise is less Asian than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (5.7% Asian).

Wise's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Wise, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wise is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Wise ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wise's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Wise is more Hispanic than neighboring Tacoma (0% Hispanic), Riverview (0% Hispanic), and Coeburn (0% Hispanic). Wise is less Hispanic than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (5.7% Hispanic), and Norton (3.1% Hispanic).

Wise's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wise, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wise is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wise ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wise's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Wise is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverview (13.3% Native American/Other), and Coeburn (1% Native American/Other).

Wise's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Wise, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wise is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wise ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wise's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Wise is more Multiracial than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (1% Multiracial), Tacoma (0% Multiracial), Norton (2.8% Multiracial), Riverview (0% Multiracial), and Coeburn (1.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.