Appalachia, Virginia
Appalachia: Town in Virginia
About
Appalachia is a town located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,754 and a population density of 302 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,523 inhabitants.
The town was created 127 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Appalachia
| Population : | 1,523 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wise County |
| Postal code : | 24216 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 5.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,647 feet / 502 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 08:11:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 262 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Appalachia is located at 36°54'24"N 82°46'55"W (36.9067600, -82.7818300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Appalachia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Appalachia decreased by 15.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,754 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,745 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,727 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,707 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,664 | -2.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,641 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,617 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,588 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,558 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,533 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,523 | -0.66% | estimation process |
People born in Appalachia (1)
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Engineer Wendell Brown was born in Appalachia
Schools in Appalachia
College & universities near Appalachia, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232788 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap (VA) | 24219 |
Post offices near Appalachia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Post Office | Appalachia (VA) | 24216 |
Other cities in Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Big Stone Gap | 5,104 | Town of the United States |
| Wise | 2,885 | Place in Virginia |
| Coeburn | 1,835 | Town of the United States |
| Pound | 917 | Town in Virginia |
| Saint Paul | 847 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Appalachia distances to largest Virginia cities
