County · Virginia
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Isle of Wight County had 41,321 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 7 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 51093.
Isle of Wight County is one of the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,321
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,606 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,974
Median household income
$95,241
±$5,210 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$356,500
±$9,856 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,359
±$70 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Isle of Wight County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,606 residents in Isle of Wight County. The Census Bureau estimates 41,321 for July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,974 over 316 square miles of land.
| Measure | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,974 | 8,705,170 | +3,347 |
| Households | 15,756±326 | 3,365,732 | +1,169 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.05 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,125±31 | 3,684,756 | +1,447 |
Isle of Wight County's population since 2000
From 29,728 in 2000 to 41,321 in 2025: up 39.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Isle of Wight County?
Isle of Wight County holds 7 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Smithfield with 9,112 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Smithfield | 8,533 | $113,158 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | 7,498 | $110,956 |
| Windsor | 2,746 | $68,661 |
| Benns Church | 1,453 | $56,151 |
| Rushmere | 1,175 | $73,750 |
| CamptownGEOID 5112590 | 718 | $85,560 |
| CarrsvilleGEOID 5113192 | 346 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Isle of Wight County?
The median resident of Isle of Wight County is 43.8 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.3%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±0.4 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.8%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.3%±0.9 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.3%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±1.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±1.0 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±1.2 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8%±2.2 pts | 42.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4%±1.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Isle of Wight County earn?
Half of Isle of Wight County's 15,756 households earn less than $95,241 a year (±$5,210), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $91,060 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,241±$5,210 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,279±$5,676 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,015±$2,250 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | −3.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 12.3% | −13.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5%±1.8 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Isle of Wight County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Isle of Wight County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,500 by its owner (±$9,856). The median renter pays $1,359 a month including utilities, and 32.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,500±$9,856 | $383,700 | +$28,151 |
| Median gross rent | $1,359±$70 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.3%±6.3 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,228±$59 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±2.6 pts | 67.3% | +4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 17,125±31 | 3,684,756 | +1,447 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1%±2.3 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Isle of Wight County building?
Builders took permits for 303 new housing units across Isle of Wight County in 2025 (277 single-family), 7.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Isle of Wight County get to work?
78.5% of Isle of Wight County's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5%±1.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 4.3% | −2.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±2.3 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2%±2.2 pts | 18.3% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.5 min±1.0 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Isle of Wight County's census tracts?
Isle of Wight County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $74,474 (Tract 2803) to $156,771 (Tract 2801.06).
| Tract 2801.0151093280101 | 3,621±367 | $88,214 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2801.0451093280104 | 4,682±496 | $127,460 |
| Tract 2801.0551093280105 | 5,492±482 | $82,348 |
| Tract 2801.0651093280106 | 3,187±415 | $156,771 |
| Tract 2801.0751093280107 | 5,420±514 | $128,542 |
| Tract 2801.0851093280108 | 4,468±475 | $88,466 |
| Tract 280251093280200 | 3,791±386 | $74,961 |
| Tract 280351093280300 | 5,653±568 | $74,474 |
| Tract 280451093280400 | 3,660±422 | $76,601 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Isle of Wight County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st of 133 |
| Median household income | 28th of 133 |
| Median home value | 36th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 114th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 133 |
| Median age | 57th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Isle of Wight County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.