Demographics in Big Stone Gap, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Big Stone Gap?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,193

Male

3,075

59.2%

Female

2,118

40.8%

Median Age

41.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

74.6%

Black

19.8%

Hispanic

1.4%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

3.6%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.9%

High School or Higher

30.4%

Foreign Born

1.9%

Veterans

5.4%

Married

31.9%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Big Stone Gap, VA has a population of 5,193 with a median age of 41.1. The racial makeup is 74.6% White, 1.4% Hispanic, 19.8% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.9%.