Wythe County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 27,599 people, 11,511 households, and 8,103 families residing in the county. The population density
was 60 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 12,744 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.76% White
, 2.87% Black
or African American
, 0.16% Native American
, 0.38% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.24% from other races
, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 11,511 households out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples
living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.80% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,235, and the median income for a family was $40,188. Males had a median income of $29,053 versus $20,550 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,639. About 8.50% of families and 11.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 27,599 people, 11,511 households, and 8,103 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 60 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 12,744 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.76% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.87% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.38% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 11,511 households out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the county, the population was spread out with 21.80% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,235, and the median income for a family was $40,188. Males had a median income of $29,053 versus $20,550 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,639. About 8.50% of families and 11.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.50% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over.
Unincorporated communities
- AustinvilleAustinville, VirginiaAustinville is an unincorporated community that spans both Carroll County and Wythe County, Virginia, United States. New River Trail State Park runs through Austinville. Shot Tower Historical State Park is located nearby. The town is the birthplace of Stephen F. Austin, for whose family it is...
- Cripple CreekCripple Creek, VirginiaCripple Creek is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States....
- CrockettCrockett, VirginiaCrockett is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States....
- Fort ChiswellFort Chiswell, VirginiaFort Chiswell is a census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 911 at the 2000 census.Fort Chiswell is unincorporated, but gains its importance from being used as a control city for Interstate 77 throughout North Carolina. Fort Chiswell is located at the...
- IvanhoeIvanhoe, VirginiaIvanhoe is a census-designated place in southern Wythe County, Virginia, United States, just north of the Carroll County border. The population as of the 2010 Census was 551. New River Trail State Park passes through Ivanhoe. It was the birthplace of Robert Sayers Sheffey, eccentric Methodist...
- Max MeadowsMax Meadows, VirginiaMax Meadows is a census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 562 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Max Meadows is located at ....
- SpeedwellSpeedwell, VirginiaSpeedwell is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. Speedwell Is famous for 'Cave Hill' a Cave in the side of the mountain. Speedwell has been known to be called a 'Sinkhole'...
Colleges
- Breckbill Bible College, Grahams Forge
- Blueridge College of Evangelism, WythevilleWytheville, VirginiaWytheville is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 8,211 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Wythe County. The town is home to a Chautauqua Festival, held the third weekend in June every year since 1985...
- Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville Community CollegeWytheville Community College is a two-year college located in Wytheville, Virginia. One of the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System, the college opened in 1963 as a two-year branch of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. WCC joined the VCCS was formed in 1967...
, WythevilleWytheville, VirginiaWytheville is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 8,211 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Wythe County. The town is home to a Chautauqua Festival, held the third weekend in June every year since 1985...
Public high schools
- Fort Chiswell High School, Fort ChiswellFort Chiswell, VirginiaFort Chiswell is a census-designated place in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 911 at the 2000 census.Fort Chiswell is unincorporated, but gains its importance from being used as a control city for Interstate 77 throughout North Carolina. Fort Chiswell is located at the...
- George Wythe High School, WythevilleWytheville, VirginiaWytheville is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 8,211 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Wythe County. The town is home to a Chautauqua Festival, held the third weekend in June every year since 1985...
- Rural Retreat High School, Rural RetreatRural Retreat, VirginiaRural Retreat is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,483 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles , all of it land....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wythe County, VirginiaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Wythe County, VirginiaThis list includes properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wythe County, Virginia. Click the "Map of all coordinates" link to the right to view a Google map of all properties and districts with latitude and longitude coordinates in the table below.-See...
- Wythe County Sheriff's OfficeWythe County Sheriff’s Office (Virginia)The Wythe County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 29,235 people within of jurisdiction within Wythe County, VA.-Organization:The agency is currently headed by Sheriff Doug King.Community Services:...