Wise Town, Virginia

Wise Town is a United States town located in the Wise County, Virginia, United States. In 2000, the population was 3255. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 3231, making it the 155th most populous in Virginia. The town encompasses an area of 3.07 miē (7.95 kmē), it is the 183rd largest in terms of geographical size.

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3255 residents, 1424 households, and 869 families in the town. The population density was 1059.4 people per square mile (409.04/kmē), making it the 168th most densely populated town in Virginia. There were 1594 housing units at an average density of 519.2 per square mile (200.46/kmē). The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79. In the town the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males. The median age is 38 years, The median age of males was 36.1 years, for females the median age was 39.9 years. The racial makeup of the town was 95.24% White, 1.94% Black or African American, 0.28% American Indian, 1.14% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.65% from two or more races and 0.77% Other races.

Wise town Virginia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Wise town Virginia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Wise Town Virginia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the town was $28531, it is 98th poorest town by median household income in Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $36875, making it the 97th lowest town by median family income in Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $18760, it is the 168th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Virginia. The median income is $20397, The median income for males was $23884, compared to $16678 for females.

In 2000, 755 pupils and students, of which 47.28% are male and 52.72% are female, 23.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.9% nursery or pri school, 7.15% kindergarten, 39.07% elementary school, 18.28% high school and 30.6% College graduate school.

YearPopulation
April 2000 census3255
April 2000 Estimate3284
July 2000 Estimate3279
July 2001 Estimate3256
July 2002 Estimate3252
July 2003 Estimate3241
July 2004 Estimate3244
July 2005 Estimate3247
July 2006 Estimate3238
July 2007 Estimate3232
July 2008 Estimate3231
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school172037
Kindergarten282654
Elementary school152143295
High school8949138
College or graduate school71160231
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Wise town, Virginia$28531$36875$18760
Wise County, Virginia$26149$32898$14271
Virginia, United States$46677$54169$23975
United States$41994$50046$21587