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Big Island

Virginia · 300 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 $37,031. Population has grown 48% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $140,600. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
+48%since 2019
from 203 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
49.2
−27%since 2019
from 67.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
66141215289364201020202024Big Island
202491
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(27)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(19)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.7%(35)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 446.3%(19)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5417%(51)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.7%(59)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(36)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,031
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $34,762 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$25,336
Unchangedsince 2019
from $25,248 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information45.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
6.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+23%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(157)
Black22.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(268)
Black6.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German16.1%(28)
Brazilian12.1%(21)
Irish11.5%(20)
English5.2%(9)
Polish5.2%(9)
Welsh4.6%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Brazilian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Female
55.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Foreign born
12.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married15.5%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced84.5%(60)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced50%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Island, Virginia?

Big Island, Virginia has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Island, Virginia earns about $37,031 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 $140,600.

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 9.2% 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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