CITY
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
202491
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 140%(0)
15 to 190%(0)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 340%(0)
35 to 440%(0)
45 to 5438.5%(35)
55 to 6411%(10)
65 to 7438.5%(35)
75 to 8412.1%(11)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade77.8%
Information22.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(77)
Black25.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married15.5%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced84.5%(60)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced50%(10)
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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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