The Town FilesIsle of Wight County, Virginia
39,974 people. The median home is worth $356,500 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $95,241.
Towns in Isle of Wight County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 8,533 | $374,900 | $113,158 | 46.3 |
| Carrollton | 7,498 | $423,900 | $110,956 | 36.8 |
| Windsor | 2,746 | $280,800 | $68,661 | 41.6 |
People and housing
| Isle of Wight County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,359 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $95,241 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 43.8 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
10,060 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,356 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 267 storm events in Isle of Wight County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Isle of Wight County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| October 15, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4401: Hurricane Florence |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| November 2, 2016 | Hurricane | DR-4291: Hurricane Matthew |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).