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Big Island

Virginia · 303 residents · 0.823 sq mi
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Big Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,854. Population has grown 28% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
+28%vs 2011
vs 237 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
368 / sq mi
+28%vs 2011
vs 288 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+10%vs 2011
vs 38.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
66141215289364201020202024Big Island
202491
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,854
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,714
−12%vs 2011
vs $22,319 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−22%vs 2011
vs 0.420 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services15%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−59.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.1
+9%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.1%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(288)
Black4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(31)
Diversity Score
10
−70%vs 2011
vs 35 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 25.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.0% in 2011
Female
52.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.3%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Island, Virginia?

Big Island, Virginia has about 303 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Island, Virginia?

The typical household in Big Island, Virginia earns about $38,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Island, Virginia expensive?

In Big Island, Virginia, the median home is worth about $80,700.

How educated are people in Big Island, Virginia?

About 4.8% 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 7.0% 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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