Census Bureau data for Wise town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Wise town
- What is the median household income in Wise town?
- The median household income in Wise town is $44,234 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Wise town?
- The poverty rate in Wise town is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Wise town?
- $118,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Wise town?
- The median gross rent in Wise town is $782 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Wise town residents have a college degree?
- 29.0% of adults in Wise town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,940
Median Income
$44,234
Median Home Value
$118,100
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.4%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-5,236 (-10.6%)
Home Value:
$-17,900 (-13.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.0 pp (+94.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.3 pp (-4.3%)
Unemployment:
+4.0 pp (+166.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,940
Median Age
33.0
Female
49.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 94.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,234
±$11,539
-$46,740 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$73,184
Median Family Income
$66,360
Poverty Rate
14.4%
+7.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
17.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.4%
Household Income Distribution
$10–15k
13.1%
$15–25k
10.9%
$25–35k
20.1%
$35–50k
16.1%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
7.1%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,478
Owner-Occupied
68.0%
Renter-Occupied
32.0%
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Median Home Value
$118,100
-$242,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$782
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
30.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.1%
$50–100k
22.3%
$100–200k
19.7%
$200–300k
11.1%
$300–500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.7%
$500–1k
67.9%
$1–1.5k
13.7%
$2–2.5k
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.5%
1 vehicle
39.0%
2 vehicles
32.2%
3+
20.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.3%
2–4 units
6.4%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
3.1%
Mobile home
24.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.9%
1940–1969
5.8%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
6.2%
2010+
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
80.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.0%
-12.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
13.8%
Some College / Associate
17.5%
Less Than High School
6.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
+2.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
17.9%
Self-Employed
0.8%
Government Workers
29.4%
Private For-Profit
69.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.3%
Retail
18.6%
Prof. Services
11.5%
Public Admin
9.7%
Construction
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.1%
Finance
5.8%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Transportation
3.4%
Agriculture
2.7%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
44.7%
Food Prep
18.6%
Sales
15.8%
Production
12.3%
Construction
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.9 min
Drove Alone
63.7%
Carpool
10.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
17.9%
Walked
7.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,275
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.5%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
8.5%
25–34
17.4%
35–44
8.1%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
12.7%
85+
1.3%
Under 18: 23.9%
Working age (18–64): 76.1%
65 and over: 15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.1%
Naturalized Citizen
39.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
39.6%
Africa
30.8%
Latin America
29.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.2%
With a Disability
22.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.0%
Uninsured
4.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.5%
Has a Computer
94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023