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Big Rock

Virginia · 384 residents · 0.462 sq mi
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Big Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,049. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 216 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
+129%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
831 / sq mi
+129%since 2023
from 364 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
−27%since 2023
from 58.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
14020627334040620202024Big Rock
2024384
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,049
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,929 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,064
−21%since 2023
from $19,011 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.041
−79%since 2023
from 0.193 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing84.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing84.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(384)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
36.4%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
22.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Female
70.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.9%
+41.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 Rock, Virginia?

Big Rock, Virginia has about 384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Rock, Virginia earns about $55,049 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Big Rock, Virginia?

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

What is the poverty rate in Big Rock, Virginia?

About 12.8% of people in Big Rock, 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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