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Big Island

Virginia · 91 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Population has declined 12% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 68.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 68.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−12%since 2023
from 103 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 125 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
68.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
66141215289364201020202024Big Island
202491
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$51,666
+97%since 2023
from $26,186 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−2%since 2023
from 0.356 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade77.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
25.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
74.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(77)
Black25.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.2%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
22.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
77.8%
+77.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
Female
22.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
39.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
65.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.1%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Island, Virginia?

Big Island, Virginia has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Big Island, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Big Island, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Island, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Big Island, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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