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Pound, VA
Town in Wise County, Virginia.
Population
913
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
350
ZIP codes
0
Pound and its ZIP codes
Pound at a glance
- Pound is 59% denser than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,396 a year, 65% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 (74% below Virginia) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Pound, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pound, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,396
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
51.3
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (132), German Americans (33), Polish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Pound.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,431
10,958 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $9,167 per person
How people get to work
Pound, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled17.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pound, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
370
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
154
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pound, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Pound
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Payne Gap, KYCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Jenkins, KYCity | 4.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Fleming-Neon, KYCity | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| McRoberts, KYCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.6 |
| ClintwoodTown | 8.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Millstone, KYCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Mayking, KYCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| WiseTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| The University of Virginia's College at WiseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Whitesburg, KYCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
| TacomaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| NortonCity | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| ClinchcoTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| CoeburnTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| Virgie, KYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pound, VA in?
- Pound is in Wise County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Pound, VA?
- About 913 people live in Pound, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pound?
- Nearby places include Payne Gap, KY (4.4 mi), Jenkins, KY (4.4 mi), Fleming-Neon, KY (7.3 mi), McRoberts, KY (7.3 mi), Clintwood (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023