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Big Stone Gap

County:
Wise County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.799
State:
Virginia

Big Stone Gap is a town located in Wise County, Virginia. Big Stone Gap has a 2026 population of 5,009. Big Stone Gap is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -4.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,243 in 2020.

The median household income in Big Stone Gap is $54,581 with a poverty rate of 26.24%. The median age in Big Stone Gap is 41 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 155.8 males.

5K
Total Population
1,044
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.77%
Growth

Big Stone Gap Population

Big Stone Gap Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,009-39-0.77%
20255,048-39-0.77%
20245,087-35-0.68%
20235,122-18-0.35%
20225,140-51-0.98%
20215,191-52-0.99%
20205,243-8-0.15%
20195,136-57-1.1%
20185,193-67-1.27%
20175,260-67-1.26%
20165,327-61-1.13%
20155,388-59-1.08%
20145,447-92-1.66%
20135,539-43-0.77%
20125,582-38-0.68%
20115,620-4-0.07%
20105,624100.18%
20004,8561082.27%
19904,74800%
19804,74859514.33%
19704,153-535-11.41%
19604,688-485-9.38%
19505,17384219.44%
19404,33142310.82%
19303,90889929.88%
19203,00941916.18%
19102,59000%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 38.9 years

Big Stone Gap Adults

There are 4,088 adults, (924 of whom are seniors) in Big Stone Gap.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,018 (39.1%)
Male: 3,144 (60.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Stone Gap includes 76.68% White, 16.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,95876.68%
Black or African American86116.68%
Two or more races2735.29%
Native American330.64%
Other race200.39%
Asian170.33%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races380.74%
Black or African American260.5%
Native American160.31%
White80.15%
Other race30.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,95076.52%
Black or African American83516.18%
Two or more races2354.55%
Native American170.33%
Other race170.33%
Asian170.33%

Big Stone Gap Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Big Stone Gap 's average per capita income is $33,425. Household income levels show a median of $54,581. The poverty rate stands at 26.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$59,350-
Families$56,331$70,072
Households$54,581$64,734
Non Families$53,188$55,647

$33,425

Average Income

$54,581

Median Household Income

26.24%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)