Wytheville
Town in Wythe County, Virginia
Wytheville is a town in Wythe County, Virginia, with 8,265 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,287 ft (697 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Max Meadows, 7.2 miles E.
- 8,265residents (2020 Census)
- 2,287 ftelevation · 697 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.5 km²
- 570 / sq mipopulation density
- 24382ZIP code
About Wytheville
Wytheville ( WITH-vil) is a town in and the county seat of Wythe County, Virginia, United States. It is named after George Wythe, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and mentor to Thomas Jefferson. Wytheville's population was 8,264 at the 2020 census. Interstate Highways 77 and 81 were constructed to intersect at the town.
During the American Civil War, Wytheville had a strategic importance. It was attacked in 1863 (Toland's Raid) and 1865 (Stoneman's 1865 Raid). The town is the birthplace of Edith Bolling Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson.
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Living in Wytheville
- Median household income
- $47,270
- Median home value
- $196,800
- Median rent
- $760/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Wytheville had 8,265 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,265 |
|---|---|
| Density | 570 per sq mi (220 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wytheville at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wythe County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,265 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.49 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.9534° N, 81.0884° W |
| ZIP code | 24382 |
| Official website | wytheville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5188000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wytheville
- Max Meadows7.2 mi E
- Fort Chiswell7.3 mi E
- Ivanhoe10.1 mi SE
- Bland10.2 mi N
- Rural Retreat10.9 mi W
- Austinville11.9 mi SE
- Bastian14.3 mi N
- Mechanicsburg16.0 mi NE
- Stevens Creek16.2 mi S
- Hilltown16.6 mi S
- Fries17.6 mi S
- Atkins18.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Wytheville
What county is Wytheville in?
Wytheville is in Wythe County, Virginia.
What is the population of Wytheville, VA?
8,265 people lived in Wytheville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wytheville, VA?
The ZIP code of Wytheville is 24382.
What is the elevation of Wytheville?
2,287 feet (697 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wytheville?
Max Meadows (7.2 mi), Fort Chiswell (7.3 mi), Ivanhoe (10.1 mi), Bland (10.2 mi), Rural Retreat (10.9 mi).
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