Big Stone Gap, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,193
Population
1,082/sq mi density
$51,059
Median Income
$21,768 per capita
$169,900
Home Value
$145,846 Zillow
$823
Median Rent
19.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,578 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,059 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,193
Census 2023
Population Density
1,082
per square mile
Land Area
4.8
square miles (12.4 km²)
Median Age
41.1 yrs
6% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
59.2%
Male
40.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 19.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74.6%
Black
19.8%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
5.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
27.1%
108% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.3%
38% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.524
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,193 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,082 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 59.2% |
| Female | 40.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 27.1% |
| Health Insurance | 94.7% |
| Uninsured | 5.3% |
| Broadband Access | 84.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.524 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |