District 4, Virginia
District 4 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 4 is a geographic entity located in Wise County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,773. The land area covers 93.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,773 | ±799 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,415 | ±308 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,213 | ±340 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,415 | ±308 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 798 | ±189 |
| Median Home Value | $109,500 | ±$13,080 |
| Median Gross Rent | $646 | ±$209 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,990 | ±$8,460 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,521 | ±$2,206 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,710 | ±400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,291 | ±511 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.8% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 34,973 (2024)
ID: 114537
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 570, WISE VA 24293-0570
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Castlewood, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Castlewood, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Norton, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Coeburn, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Coeburn, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | Dungannon, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Coeburn, VA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | N | Fort Blackmore, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Norton, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pound, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Virginia's College at Wise
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College | 6.0 mi away | 1 College Avenue, Wise, VA, 24293-4400 |
2763280100
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COEBURN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 111 THIRD STREET, COEBURN, VA, 24230 |
(276) 395-6152
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Mountain Empire Community College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 3441 Mountain Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, VA, 24219 |
2765232400
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WISE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 124 LIBRARY ROAD SW, WISE, VA, 24293 |
(276) 328-8061
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Allure Beauty College
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College Vocational | 24.6 mi away | 74 Parkway Plaza Loop, Whitesburg, KY, 41858 |
6066338784
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J. FRED MATTHEWS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 16552 WISE STREET, ST. PAUL, VA, 24283 |
(276) 762-9702
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JONNIE B. DEEL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 198 CHASE STREET, CLINTWOOD, VA, 24228 |
(276) 926-6617
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MENDOTA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 2562 MENDOTA ROAD, MENDOTA, VA, 24270 |
(276) 645-2374
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C. BASCOM SLEMP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 11 PROCTOR STREET N, BIG STONE GAP, VA, 24219 |
(276) 523-1334
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JENKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 9543 HIGHWAY 805, JENKINS, KY, 41537 |
(606) 832-4101
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WISE 1SE, VA US, located 5.9 miles from District 4. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.6° | 24.6° | 33.6° | 4.34" | 12.8" |
| February | 46.5° | 27.3° | 36.9° | 4.37" | 11.6" |
| March | 55.2° | 33.6° | 44.4° | 4.74" | 8.6" |
| April | 65.5° | 42.7° | 54.1° | 4.78" | 1.7" |
| May | 72.0° | 50.7° | 61.4° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 57.7° | 67.8° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.6° | 61.2° | 70.9° | 5.77" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 59.8° | 69.8° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.5° | 54.1° | 64.8° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.2° | 43.7° | 55.0° | 2.87" | 0.9" |
| November | 55.0° | 34.3° | 44.7° | 3.26" | 1.9" |
| December | 46.0° | 28.5° | 37.2° | 4.36" | 9.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Coeburn town | Town | 1.1 mi | — |
| Tacoma CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Dungannon town | Town | 7.0 mi | — |
| Wise town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5119591738. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.