Big Stone Gap is a town located in Wise County Virginia. Big Stone Gap has a 2024 population of 5,070. Big Stone Gap is currently declining at a rate of -0.86% annually and its population has decreased by -3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,244 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Stone Gap is $68,940 with a poverty rate of 16.42%. The median age in Big Stone Gap is 38.3 years: 36.9 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Stone Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,055 | 77.67% |
| Black or African American | 833 | 15.95% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 152 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,623 | 2.39 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 770 | 2.89 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 513 | 1.08 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 213 | 3.14 | 15 | 85 |
| Male | 127 | 3.33 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 353 | 9.49% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 445 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 278 | 7.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,080 | 29.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 6.15% |
| Some College | 934 | 25.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,623 | 2,308 | 604 |
| Black | 765 | 525 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 153 | 130 | 15 |
| Asian | 152 | 148 | 104 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 27 | 15 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,705 | $55,352 | $42,235 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,625 | $65,393 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,156 | $21,855 | $16,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,398 | $30,988 | $38,402 |
| Some College | $37,659 | $31,574 | $38,736 |
$34,398
Average Earnings
$30,988
Average Male
$38,402
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of Big Stone Gap residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,627 | 635 | 17.51% |
| Black | 53 | 4 | 7.55% |
16.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.39%
Male Poverty Rate
18.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Stone Gap is White, with 17.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Stone Gap is Black, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.25% |
| High School | 20.97% |
| Some College | 3.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.43% |
| Female Employed | 9.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,370 | $75,522 |
| Households | $52,663 | $68,940 |
| Married Families | $81,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,432 | $52,724 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
351
Number of Veterans
337
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 130 |
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 73 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 7.66% |
| Black | 92 | 11.04% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 13.38% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 38.78% |
| Other Race | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.5%
Labor Force Participation
40.2%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.62%
Born in Big Stone Gap
96.04%
Native Born
3.96%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
3.45%
Naturalized
96.04% of Big Stone Gap residents were born in the United States, with 61.62% having been born in Virginia. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,854 | -43 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 4,897 | -43 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 4,940 | -44 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 4,984 | -43 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 5,027 | -43 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 5,070 | -44 | -0.86% |
| 2023 | 5,114 | -27 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 5,141 | -51 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 5,192 | -52 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 5,244 | 108 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 5,136 | -57 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 5,193 | -67 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 5,260 | -67 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 5,327 | -61 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 5,388 | -59 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 5,447 | -92 | -1.66% |
| 2013 | 5,539 | -43 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 5,582 | -38 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 5,620 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 5,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,856 | 108 | 2.27% |
| 1990 | 4,748 | 0 | 0% |
| 1980 | 4,748 | 595 | 14.33% |
| 1970 | 4,153 | -535 | -11.41% |
| 1960 | 4,688 | -485 | -9.38% |
| 1950 | 5,173 | 842 | 19.44% |
| 1940 | 4,331 | 423 | 10.82% |
| 1930 | 3,908 | 899 | 29.88% |
| 1920 | 3,009 | 419 | 16.18% |
| 1910 | 2,590 | -2,264 | -46.64% |