Appalachia is a town located in Wise County Virginia. Appalachia has a 2024 population of 1,371. Appalachia is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,434 in 2020.
The average household income in Appalachia is $45,416 with a poverty rate of 32.51%. The median age in Appalachia is 40 years: 43.5 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Appalachia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,333 | 82.69% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 10.42% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 6.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 668 | 2.41 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.07 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 225 | 3.72 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 109 | 2.94 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 58 | 2.74 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 6.92% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 13.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 5.53% |
| High School Graduate | 294 | 29.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 7.02% |
| Some College | 284 | 28.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 767 | 131 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 51 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 47.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $19,063 | $0 | $18,646 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,982 | $0 | $58,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,729 | $43,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,385 | $28,750 | $45,962 |
| Overall | $36,193 | $42,964 | $24,167 |
| Some College | $31,477 | $38,393 | $26,875 |
$36,193
Average Earnings
$42,964
Average Male
$24,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.95% of Appalachia residents speak only English, while 1.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,332 | 374 | 28.08% |
| Multiple | 168 | 150 | 89.29% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 42 | 97.67% |
32.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
26%
Male Poverty Rate
38.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Appalachia is Hispanic, with 97.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Appalachia is White, with 28.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.59% |
| High School | 31.63% |
| Some College | 24.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 87.1% |
| Male Employed | 16.01% |
| Female Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,389 | $56,007 |
| Households | $38,942 | $45,416 |
| Married Families | $68,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,382 | $28,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 7.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.19%
Born in Appalachia
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.19% of Appalachia residents were born in the United States, with 75.19% having been born in Virginia. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,292 | -16 | -1.22% |
| 2028 | 1,308 | -16 | -1.21% |
| 2027 | 1,324 | -15 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 1,339 | -16 | -1.18% |
| 2025 | 1,355 | -16 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 1,371 | -16 | -1.15% |
| 2023 | 1,387 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 1,396 | -18 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 1,414 | -20 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 1,434 | -103 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 1,537 | -23 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 1,560 | -31 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 1,591 | -29 | -1.79% |
| 2016 | 1,620 | -21 | -1.28% |
| 2015 | 1,641 | -24 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 1,665 | -43 | -2.52% |
| 2013 | 1,708 | -20 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 1,728 | -19 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 1,747 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,752 | 0 | 0% |