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Big Stone Gap East

Virginia · 687 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 $33,090. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $114,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

687
+4%vs 2021
vs 660 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,434 / sq mi
+4%vs 2021
vs 1,378 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.0
−14%vs 2021
vs 54.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
40448155963671320202024Big Stone Gap East
2024567
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,090
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $32,554 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$22,980
−12%vs 2021
vs $26,025 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
13.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$114,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $125,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$707
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $729 in 2021
US average: $1,124
68.9%
+8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.9% in 2021
31.1% rent
3.5
−10%vs 2021
vs 3.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(660)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(635)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(34)
5
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
8.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.2 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 35.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
80.6%
−5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
11.6%
+11.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
47.5%
+13.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
27.4%
−13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
+9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.7% in 2021
53.2%
−9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
15.2%
+10.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Big Stone Gap East, Virginia?

Big Stone Gap East, Virginia has about 687 residents according to the 2020 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 $33,090 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

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

About 17.4% 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 13.4% 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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