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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Stone Gap

Virginia · 4,748 residents · 4.799 sq mi
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Big Stone Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,460. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,400. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,748
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,856 in 2000
1990 – 2025
989 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,460
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,584 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,743
−27%vs 2000
vs $13,284 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$340
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $333 in 2000
US average: $450
69.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
30.8% rent
2.5
−20%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,536)
Black4.4%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(29)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(637)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(4,429)
Black5.2%(248)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(9)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other0.6%(27)
Diversity Score16.3%(773)
16
+24%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
55.7%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Stone Gap, Virginia?

Big Stone Gap, Virginia has about 4,748 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Stone Gap, Virginia earns about $18,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Stone Gap, Virginia expensive?

In Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Big Stone Gap, Virginia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Big Stone Gap, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.0% of people in Big Stone Gap, 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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