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Big Stone Gap East

Virginia · 567 residents · 0.479 sq mi
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Big Stone Gap East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,938. Population has grown 32% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $168,100. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

567
+32%since 2023
from 430 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,184 / sq mi
+32%since 2023
from 898 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.2
−1%since 2023
from 55.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
40448155963671320202024Big Stone Gap East
2024567
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,938
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$17,823
−33%since 2023
from $26,526 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
33.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.392
−19%since 2023
from 0.487 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

$168,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $168,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$870
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $859 in 2023
US average: $1,442
37.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
63.0% rent
1.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
53.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
65.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.0
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(15)
Diversity Score8.4%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(26)
Diversity Score10.9%(62)
11
+30%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
19.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
61.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
55.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
77.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia?

Big Stone Gap East, Virginia has about 567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia?

The typical household in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia earns about $20,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Stone Gap East, Virginia expensive?

In Big Stone Gap East, Virginia, the median home is worth about $168,100, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia?

About 33.0% of people in Big Stone Gap East, 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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