Big Stone Gap East is a CDP located in Lee County Virginia. Big Stone Gap East has a 2024 population of 765. Big Stone Gap East is currently growing at a rate of 7.59% annually and its population has increased by 7.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 709 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Stone Gap East is $46,203 with a poverty rate of 30.23%. The median age in Big Stone Gap East is 55.6 years: 58.1 years for males, and 55.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Stone Gap East was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 96.51% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 3.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 234 | 1.84 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Non Family | 118 | 1.2 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 82 | 2.45 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 34 | 2.56 | 11.8 | 88.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.41
Average Family Size
1.84
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 7.18% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 15.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 6.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 5.8% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 33.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 7.18% |
| Some College | 87 | 24.03% |
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 | 360 | 308 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,688 | $0 | $25,972 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$24,688
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,972
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Big Stone Gap East residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 117 | 28.19% |
| Multiple | 15 | 13 | 86.67% |
30.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.91%
Male Poverty Rate
25.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Stone Gap East is Multiple, with 86.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Stone Gap East is White, with 28.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.69% |
| High School | 49.59% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $62,480 |
| Households | - | $46,203 |
| Married Families | $56,731 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,724 | $29,458 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 6.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
65.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
22.4%
Labor Force Participation
21.6%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
63.02%
Born in Big Stone Gap East
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Big Stone Gap East residents were born in the United States, with 63.02% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 765 | 54 | 7.59% |
| 2023 | 711 | 55 | 8.38% |
| 2022 | 656 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2021 | 660 | -49 | -6.91% |
| 2020 | 709 | 0 | 0% |