Wythe County, VA is a beautiful rural area in the Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia. It has a population of 28,347 and a population density of 62 people per square mile. Some of the businesses that can be found in Wythe include the Wytheville-Wythe County Chamber of Commerce, WalMart Supercenter, Speedway convenience stores, Thomas Automotive Group and Ferro Manufacturing Company.
Outdoor activities are plentiful in Wythe with local parks such as Roundhill Campground, Parks and Recreation Department offering camping, fishing and hiking opportunities. The Wytheville-Wythe County Sports Complex is popular for sporting events such as baseball and softball tournaments as well as tennis courts, soccer fields and a golf course. Other organizations in the area include the local public library system, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club and many churches. Local sporting events include high school football games, basketball tournaments and cross country races at various locations throughout the county.
The population in Wythe County is 28,347. There are 61 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wythe County is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wythe County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wythe County
- 56.2% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 25.1% are married with children
- 14.4% have children, but are single
Race in Wythe County
- 94.0% are White
- 3.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander