Big Stone Gap, VA

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Big Stone Gap Overview

5,221
TOTAL POPULATION
3,093
MALE POPULATION
2,128
FEMALE POPULATION
145.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
68.80
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,376
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,370
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,663
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,922
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Big Stone Gap

The most populous races in Big Stone Gap are White / Caucasian (4,055 | 77.7%), Black / African American (833 | 16.0%), and Two or more Races (157 | 3.0%).
Race in Big Stone Gap
Race# Population% Population
Asian1522.9%
Black / African American83316.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino490.9%
Native / Alaskan160.3%
White / Caucasian4,05577.7%
Two or more Races1573.0%
Some other Race80.2%
Total5,221100.0%

Ancestry in Big Stone Gap

The most populous ancestries reported in Big Stone Gap are American (1,139 | 21.8%), English (404 | 7.7%), Italian (404 | 7.7%), Irish (363 | 7.0%), and German (316 | 6.0%), together accounting for 50.3% of all Big Stone Gap residents.
Ancestry in Big Stone Gap
Ancestry# Population% Population
African430.8%
American1,13921.8%
Arab450.9%
Austrian120.2%
British130.3%
British West Indian40.1%
Cherokee40.1%
Dominican30.1%
Dutch30.1%
English4047.7%
European1613.1%
Finnish40.1%
French1162.2%
German3166.0%
Indian (Asian)50.1%
Irish3637.0%
Italian4047.7%
Jamaican80.2%
Lithuanian110.2%
Mexican40.1%
Moroccan450.9%
Nigerian240.5%
Norwegian150.3%
Polish40.1%
Puerto Rican160.3%
Scotch-Irish561.1%
Scottish210.4%
Seminole240.5%
Sioux120.2%
Spaniard30.1%
Sri Lankan40.1%
Subsaharan African671.3%
Swedish40.1%
Thai1352.6%
U.S. Virgin Islander120.2%
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Immigrants in Big Stone Gap

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Big Stone Gap came from Asia (144 | 2.8%), India (71 | 1.4%), South Central Asia (71 | 1.4%), South Eastern Asia (68 | 1.3%), and Philippines (64 | 1.2%), together accounting for 8.0% of all Big Stone Gap residents.
Immigrants in Big Stone Gap
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1442.8%
Canada450.9%
Central America180.3%
China50.1%
Eastern Asia50.1%
El Salvador30.1%
India711.4%
Latin America180.3%
Mexico150.3%
Philippines641.2%
South Central Asia711.4%
South Eastern Asia681.3%
Vietnam40.1%
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Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap

Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap

The most populous age groups in Big Stone Gap are 30 to 34 Years (511 | 16.5%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (269 | 12.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years172 (5.6%)83 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years97 (3.1%)269 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Years101 (3.3%)123 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years101 (3.3%)208 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Years227 (7.3%)119 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years203 (6.6%)7 (0.3%)
30 to 34 Years511 (16.5%)159 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years273 (8.8%)120 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years408 (13.2%)123 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years155 (5.0%)71 (3.3%)
50 to 54 Years268 (8.7%)151 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years120 (3.9%)146 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years110 (3.6%)148 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years121 (3.9%)87 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years147 (4.8%)115 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years79 (2.5%)88 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)55 (2.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)56 (2.6%)
Total3,093 (100.0%)2,128 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Big Stone Gap

Median Family Size in Big Stone Gap

The median family size in Big Stone Gap is 2.89 persons per family, with single male/father families (127 | 11.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (213 | 19.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Big Stone Gap
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple770 (69.4%)2.89
Single Male/Father127 (11.4%)2.95
Single Female/Mother213 (19.2%)2.85
Total Families1,110 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Big Stone Gap

The median household size in Big Stone Gap is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (127 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (513 | 31.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Big Stone Gap
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple770 (47.4%)2.89
Single Male/Father127 (7.8%)3.33
Single Female/Mother213 (13.1%)3.14
Non-family513 (31.6%)1.08
Total Households1,623 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Big Stone Gap

Out of a total of 1,623 households in Big Stone Gap, 1,110 (68.4%) are family households, while 513 (31.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 552, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 474.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Big Stone Gap
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-474 (29.2%)
2-Person Households552 (34.0%)39 (2.4%)
3-Person Households240 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households85 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households203 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,110 (68.4%)513 (31.6%)

Female Fertility in Big Stone Gap

Fertility by Age in Big Stone Gap

Average fertility rate in Big Stone Gap is 196.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 409.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years85 (49.7%)409.0
20 to 34 years86 (50.3%)302.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total171 (100.0%)196.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Big Stone Gap

12.9% of women with births (171) in Big Stone Gap are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 74.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years22 (25.6%)64 (74.4%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (12.9%)149 (87.1%)

Fertility by Education in Big Stone Gap

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Big Stone Gap
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School85 (49.7%)409.0
High School Diploma64 (37.4%)552.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (4.1%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree15 (8.8%)195.0
Total171 (100.0%)196.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Big Stone Gap

87.1% of women with births in Big Stone Gap are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Big Stone Gap
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (12.9%)149 (87.1%)

Income in Big Stone Gap

Income Overview in Big Stone Gap

Per Capita Income in Big Stone Gap is $22,376, while median incomes of families and households are $70,370 and $52,663 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,221$22,376
Median Family Income1,110$70,370
Mean Family Income1,110$75,522
Median Household Income1,623$52,663
Mean Household Income1,623$68,940
Income Deficit1,110$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,2219.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,22190.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,2210.37

Earnings by Sex in Big Stone Gap

Average Earnings in Big Stone Gap are $30,407, $31,034 for men and $28,100 for women, a difference of 9.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Big Stone Gap
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,363 (57.8%)$31,034
Female994 (42.2%)$28,100
Total2,357 (100.0%)$30,407

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Big Stone Gap

The most common earnings brackets in Big Stone Gap are $2,499 or less for men (289 | 21.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (141 | 14.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Big Stone Gap
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less289 (21.2%)68 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99925 (1.8%)16 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49936 (2.6%)4 (0.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (0.3%)62 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49916 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99932 (2.4%)32 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (0.8%)45 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)104 (10.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499129 (9.5%)102 (10.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)27 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999106 (7.8%)56 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99989 (6.5%)54 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999122 (8.9%)122 (12.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999147 (10.8%)141 (14.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (0.6%)94 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99976 (5.6%)6 (0.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999209 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (0.5%)61 (6.1%)
$100,000+57 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,363 (100.0%)994 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Big Stone Gap

Average earnings in Big Stone Gap are $30,988 for men and $38,402 for women, a difference of 19.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,393, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $21,855. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $42,235, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,389.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Big Stone Gap
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$21,855$16,389
College or Associate's Degree$31,574$38,736
Bachelor's Degree$55,352$42,235
Graduate Degree$65,393$0
Total$30,988$38,402

Family Income in Big Stone Gap

Family Income Brackets in Big Stone Gap

According to the Big Stone Gap family income data, there are 299 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.9% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Big Stone Gap
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000191.7%
$10,000 to $14,999161.4%
$15,000 to $24,99917515.8%
$25,000 to $34,999787.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991019.1%
$50,000 to $74,99929926.9%
$75,000 to $99,999605.4%
$100,000 to $149,99926223.6%
$150,000 to $199,999918.2%
$200,000+100.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Big Stone Gap

5-person families (144 | 13.0%) account for the highest median family income in Big Stone Gap with $110,068 per family, while 2-person families (559 | 50.4%) have the highest median income of $36,271 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Big Stone Gap
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families559 (50.4%)$72,542
3-Person Families236 (21.3%)$68,143
4-Person Families157 (14.1%)$0
5-Person Families144 (13.0%)$110,068
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families14 (1.3%)$0
Total1,110 (100.0%)$70,370

Family Income by Number of Earners in Big Stone Gap

Family Income by Number of Earners in Big Stone Gap
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners200 (18.0%)$42,778
1 Earner354 (31.9%)$0
2 Earners520 (46.9%)$74,500
3+ Earners36 (3.2%)$0
Total1,110 (100.0%)$70,370

Household Income in Big Stone Gap

Household Income Brackets in Big Stone Gap

With 406 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Big Stone Gap, accounting for 25.0% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Big Stone Gap
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00030.2%
$10,000 to $14,999915.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991448.9%
$25,000 to $34,99923514.5%
$35,000 to $49,99927416.9%
$50,000 to $74,99940625.0%
$75,000 to $99,999603.7%
$100,000 to $149,99929518.2%
$150,000 to $199,999915.6%
$200,000+211.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Big Stone Gap

The median household income in Big Stone Gap is $52,663, with the highest median household income of $73,667 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 496 households (30.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 181 households (11.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Big Stone Gap
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years181 (11.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years496 (30.6%)$73,667
45 to 64 Years546 (33.6%)$48,714
65+ Years400 (24.6%)$52,778
Total1,623 (100.0%)$52,663

Poverty in Big Stone Gap

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 18.3% for females among the residents of Big Stone Gap, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 131 males (52.4%) and 52 females (62.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (39.5%)52 (62.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (9.8%)181 (57.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years7 (5.5%)23 (10.8%)
25 to 34 Years131 (52.4%)55 (33.1%)
35 to 44 Years4 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years37 (13.2%)20 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (2.1%)24 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (15.7%)11 (13.9%)
Total273 (14.4%)366 (18.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap

According to the poverty statistics in Big Stone Gap, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (60.5%)31 (37.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years110 (90.2%)135 (42.7%)
12 to 14 Years76 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
15 Years94 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (94.5%)190 (89.2%)
25 to 34 Years119 (47.6%)111 (66.9%)
35 to 44 Years334 (98.8%)243 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years244 (86.8%)202 (91.0%)
55 to 64 Years137 (97.9%)270 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years227 (100.0%)189 (100.0%)
75 Years and over59 (84.3%)68 (86.1%)
Total1,624 (85.6%)1,629 (81.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Big Stone Gap

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Big Stone Gap show that 1.4% or 11 of the total 770 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.2%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Big Stone Gap
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children482 (97.8%)11 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total759 (98.6%)11 (1.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Big Stone Gap

According to the poverty data in Big Stone Gap, 59.1% or 75 single-father households and 14.1% or 30 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (60.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Big Stone Gap
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (7.6%)
3 or 4 Children75 (100.0%)20 (60.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (59.1%)30 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Big Stone Gap

The poverty data for Big Stone Gap shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (1.4%) and 105 of the single-parent households (30.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (2.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 95 household (88.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Big Stone Gap
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)10 (6.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)95 (88.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (1.4%)105 (30.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Big Stone Gap

Employment by Class of Employer in Big Stone Gap

Among the 1,695 employed individuals in Big Stone Gap, private company employees (1,157 | 68.3%), local government employees (214 | 12.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (173 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Big Stone Gap
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,15768.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)201.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)362.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations17310.2%
Local Government Employees21412.6%
State Government Employees160.9%
Federal Government Employees794.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,695100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Big Stone Gap

According to the labor force statistics for Big Stone Gap, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,224), 45.5% or 1,922 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.7% or 225 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 16 to 19 years, with 100.0% or 157 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 59.9% or 94 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years157 (100.0%)94 (59.9%)
20 to 24 Years196 (56.6%)40 (20.4%)
25 to 29 Years76 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years304 (45.4%)27 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years530 (57.4%)20 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years299 (46.4%)45 (15.1%)
55 to 59 Years111 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years109 (42.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years142 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,922 (45.5%)225 (11.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Big Stone Gap

According to labor force statistics for Big Stone Gap, 48.1% of individuals (1,430) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,973) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 92 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.7% or 456 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.2% or 72 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Big Stone Gap
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School91 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma335 (38.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree547 (51.7%)140 (13.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher456 (85.7%)23 (4.4%)
Total1,430 (48.1%)190 (6.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Big Stone Gap

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Big Stone Gap are Community & Social Service (297 | 17.5%), Management (234 | 13.8%), Education Instruction & Library (194 | 11.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (92 | 5.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (78 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Big Stone Gap

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Big Stone Gap, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (85.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Big Stone Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Management183 (78.2%)51 (21.8%)
Business & Financial7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11 (34.4%)21 (65.6%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 198 (66.7%)99 (33.3%)
Education, Arts & Media11 (14.1%)67 (85.9%)
Legal Services & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library162 (83.5%)32 (16.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating18 (19.6%)74 (80.4%)
Health Technologists10 (14.9%)57 (85.1%)
Total (Category)417 (60.6%)271 (39.4%)
Total (Overall)818 (48.2%)880 (51.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Big Stone Gap are Food Preparation & Serving (250 | 14.7%), Healthcare Support (96 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (19 | 1.1%), and Personal Care & Service (7 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Big Stone Gap

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Big Stone Gap, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (30.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (26.3%), and Healthcare Support (6.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (93.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Big Stone Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (6.2%)90 (93.8%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving75 (30.0%)175 (70.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)86 (23.1%)286 (76.9%)
Total (Overall)818 (48.2%)880 (51.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Big Stone Gap are Sales & Related (315 | 18.5%), and Office & Administration (175 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Big Stone Gap

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Big Stone Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related106 (33.7%)209 (66.3%)
Office & Administration61 (34.9%)114 (65.1%)
Total (Category)167 (34.1%)323 (65.9%)
Total (Overall)818 (48.2%)880 (51.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Big Stone Gap are Construction & Extraction (34 | 2.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Big Stone Gap

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Big Stone Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)818 (48.2%)880 (51.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Big Stone Gap are Transportation (52 | 3.1%), Production (35 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (20 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Big Stone Gap

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Big Stone Gap
OccupationMaleFemale
Production35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)818 (48.2%)880 (51.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Big Stone Gap

Employment Industries in Big Stone Gap

The major employment industries in Big Stone Gap include Health Care & Social Assistance (359 | 21.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (308 | 18.1%), Retail Trade (305 | 18.0%), Educational Services (245 | 14.4%), and Finance & Insurance (125 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Big Stone Gap

Employment Industries by Sex in Big Stone Gap

The Big Stone Gap industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (89.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Big Stone Gap
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing35 (77.8%)10 (22.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Retail Trade177 (58.0%)128 (42.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing52 (88.1%)7 (11.9%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance13 (10.4%)112 (89.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support23 (46.0%)27 (54.0%)
Educational Services197 (80.4%)48 (19.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance61 (17.0%)298 (83.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)70 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services149 (48.4%)159 (51.6%)
Public Administration29 (67.4%)14 (32.6%)
Total818 (48.2%)880 (51.8%)

Education in Big Stone Gap

School Enrollment in Big Stone Gap

The most common levels of schooling among the 997 students in Big Stone Gap are high school (452 | 45.3%), elementary school (294 | 29.5%), and middle school (98 | 9.8%).
School Enrollment in Big Stone Gap
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool575.7%
Kindergarten121.2%
Elementary School29429.5%
Middle School989.8%
High School45245.3%
College / Undergraduate494.9%
Graduate / Professional353.5%
Total997100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Big Stone Gap

Out of a total of 997 students who are enrolled in schools in Big Stone Gap, 123 (12.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 874 (87.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (68.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 208 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds32 (56.1%)25 (43.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old288 (94.1%)18 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds169 (95.5%)8 (4.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23 (85.2%)4 (14.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds46 (55.4%)37 (44.6%)
35 Years and over14 (31.1%)31 (68.9%)
Total874 (87.7%)123 (12.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Big Stone Gap

Psychology (162 | 21.8%), business (126 | 17.0%), arts & humanities (123 | 16.6%), education (99 | 13.3%), and computers & mathematics (48 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 743 individuals in Big Stone Gap who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Big Stone Gap
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics486.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences354.7%
Psychology16221.8%
Social Sciences354.7%
Engineering111.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology375.0%
Business12617.0%
Education9913.3%
Literature & Languages162.1%
Liberal Arts & History314.2%
Visual & Performing Arts202.7%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities12316.6%
Total743100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Big Stone Gap

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Big Stone Gap

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Big Stone Gap are males with 2 vehicles (338, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (287, making up 38.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Big Stone Gap
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle75 (9.2%)111 (12.7%)
1 Vehicle127 (15.5%)48 (5.5%)
2 Vehicles338 (41.3%)287 (32.7%)
3 Vehicles240 (29.3%)291 (33.2%)
4 Vehicles38 (4.6%)140 (16.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total818 (100.0%)877 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Big Stone Gap

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Big Stone Gap are 10 to 14 minutes (354 commuters, 21.8%), less than 5 minutes (276 commuters, 17.0%), and 45 to 59 minutes (207 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Big Stone Gap
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27617.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1579.7%
10 to 14 Minutes35421.8%
15 to 19 Minutes17410.7%
20 to 24 Minutes18711.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1328.2%
30 to 34 Minutes241.5%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes20712.8%
60 to 89 Minutes603.7%
90 or more Minutes493.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Big Stone Gap

The most common commute times in Big Stone Gap are 10 to 14 minutes (225 commuters, 28.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (155 commuters, 18.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Big Stone Gap
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes150 (19.3%)126 (15.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes42 (5.4%)115 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes225 (28.9%)129 (15.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (3.1%)150 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes32 (4.1%)155 (18.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes29 (3.7%)103 (12.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes188 (24.2%)19 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes39 (5.0%)21 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes49 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Big Stone Gap

The most frequent times of departure to work in Big Stone Gap are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (118, 15.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (270, 32.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Big Stone Gap
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM36 (4.6%)10 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM16 (2.1%)81 (9.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM99 (12.7%)66 (7.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)24 (2.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM57 (7.3%)105 (12.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM88 (11.3%)38 (4.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM98 (12.6%)270 (32.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM66 (8.5%)52 (6.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM118 (15.2%)87 (10.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM74 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM34 (4.4%)20 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)72 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM87 (11.2%)17 (2.0%)
Total778 (100.0%)842 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Big Stone Gap

Occupancy by Ownership in Big Stone Gap

Of the total 1,623 dwellings in Big Stone Gap, owner-occupied units account for 801 (49.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 822 (50.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Big Stone Gap
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units80149.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units82250.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,623100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Big Stone Gap

Occupancy by Household Size in Big Stone Gap
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household47429.2%
2-Person Household59136.4%
3-Person Household24014.8%
4+ Person Household31819.6%
Total Housing Units1,623100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Big Stone Gap

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Big Stone Gap
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household293 (61.8%)181 (38.2%)
2-Person Household297 (50.2%)294 (49.7%)
3-Person Household125 (52.1%)115 (47.9%)
4+ Person Household86 (27.0%)232 (73.0%)
Total Housing Units801 (49.3%)822 (50.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Big Stone Gap

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Big Stone Gap
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (27.6%)176 (72.4%)
High School Diploma145 (55.6%)116 (44.4%)
College/Associate Degree251 (38.3%)404 (61.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher338 (72.8%)126 (27.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Big Stone Gap

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Big Stone Gap
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years44527.4%
35 to 44 Years23214.3%
45 to 54 Years28617.6%
55 to 64 Years26016.0%
65 to 74 Years28517.6%
75 to 84 Years915.6%
85 Years and Over241.5%
Total1,623100.0%

Housing Finances in Big Stone Gap

Median Income by Occupancy in Big Stone Gap

Median Income by Occupancy in Big Stone Gap
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied801 (49.3%)$70,971
Renter-Occupied822 (50.6%)$48,780
Average1,623 (100.0%)$52,663

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Big Stone Gap

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Big Stone Gap
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)3 (0.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99923 (2.9%)68 (8.3%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)20 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99916 (2.0%)109 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999115 (14.4%)121 (14.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999145 (18.1%)130 (15.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999189 (23.6%)217 (26.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (6.1%)11 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999152 (19.0%)143 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more112 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total801 (100.0%)822 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Big Stone Gap

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Big Stone Gap
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30077 (9.6%)28 (3.4%)
$300 to $499188 (23.5%)100 (12.2%)
$500 to $79984 (10.5%)284 (34.5%)
$800 to $99958 (7.2%)193 (23.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499291 (36.3%)108 (13.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99924 (3.0%)20 (2.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99959 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total801 (100.0%)822 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Big Stone Gap

Housing Structures in Big Stone Gap

Housing Structures in Big Stone Gap
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,14870.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments815.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1056.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments161.0%
10 or more Apartments815.0%
Mobile Home / Other19211.8%
Total1,623100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Big Stone Gap

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Big Stone Gap
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached748 (65.2%)400 (34.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other53 (27.6%)139 (72.4%)
Total801 (49.3%)822 (50.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Big Stone Gap

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Big Stone Gap
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)29 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)11 (1.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms250 (31.2%)453 (55.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms320 (40.0%)315 (38.3%)
8 or more Rooms231 (28.8%)14 (1.7%)
Total801 (100.0%)822 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Big Stone Gap

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Big Stone Gap
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7 (0.9%)20 (2.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas40 (5.0%)14 (1.7%)
Electricity735 (91.8%)752 (91.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (2.4%)36 (4.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total801 (100.0%)822 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Big Stone Gap

Household Vehicle Usage in Big Stone Gap
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle54 (6.7%)155 (18.9%)
1 Vehicle153 (19.1%)259 (31.5%)
2 Vehicles270 (33.7%)228 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles324 (40.5%)180 (21.9%)
Total801 (100.0%)822 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Big Stone Gap

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Big Stone Gap

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units274527
Median Property Value$86,700$181,400
Median Household Income$42,661$89
Monthly Housing Costs$379$0
Real Estate Taxes$590$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Big Stone Gap

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Big Stone Gap
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999157 (57.3%)56 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99994 (34.3%)412 (78.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99923 (8.4%)23 (4.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)36 (6.8%)
Total274 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Big Stone Gap

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Big Stone Gap
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)77 (14.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99927 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999108 (39.4%)12 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (11.3%)7 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (12.8%)114 (21.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (11.3%)154 (29.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (6.9%)18 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more23 (8.4%)133 (25.2%)
Total274 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Big Stone Gap

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Big Stone Gap
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x118 (43.1%)72,168 (13,694.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x77 (28.1%)189 (35.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x37 (13.5%)178 (33.8%)
4.0x or more42 (15.3%)27 (5.1%)
Total274 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Big Stone Gap

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Big Stone Gap
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800162 (59.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49959 (21.5%)132 (25.1%)
$800 to $1,49953 (19.3%)209 (39.7%)
Total274 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Big Stone Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Big Stone Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years890 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years360 (86.5%)56 (13.5%)
35 to 44 Years434 (74.7%)147 (25.3%)
45 to 54 Years437 (86.9%)66 (13.1%)
55 to 64 Years434 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years381 (91.6%)35 (8.4%)
75 Years and older149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,588 (92.2%)304 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Big Stone Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Big Stone Gap
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen890 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen248 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Big Stone Gap

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Big Stone Gap
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000474 (86.8%)72 (13.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999994 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999920 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,025 (82.1%)223 (17.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Big Stone Gap

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6188 (73.7%)89 (34.9%)
6 to 18 Years544 (61.1%)425 (47.7%)
19 to 25 Years40 (16.1%)215 (86.7%)
25 to 34 Years157 (37.7%)203 (48.8%)
35 to 44 Years102 (17.6%)346 (59.6%)
45 to 54 Years220 (43.7%)249 (49.5%)
55 to 64 Years286 (65.9%)229 (52.8%)
65 to 74 Years344 (82.7%)184 (44.2%)
75 Years and over149 (100.0%)82 (55.0%)
Total2,030 (52.2%)2,022 (51.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Big Stone Gap

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Big Stone Gap
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)69 (13.6%)
18 to 34 Years67 (17.8%)48 (12.7%)
35 to 64 Years138 (18.2%)185 (24.4%)
65 to 74 Years89 (39.2%)59 (31.2%)
75 Years and over46 (65.7%)32 (40.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Big Stone Gap

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Big Stone Gap: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)48 (9.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (3.7%)30 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (19.8%)14 (7.4%)
75 Years and over33 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Big Stone Gap: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)48 (12.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (7.4%)
75 Years and over38 (54.3%)13 (16.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Big Stone Gap: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years27 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years118 (15.5%)81 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years13 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Big Stone Gap: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years40 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years57 (7.5%)79 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years46 (20.3%)59 (31.2%)
75 Years and over38 (54.3%)23 (29.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Big Stone Gap: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (3.3%)49 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years36 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.1%)9 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Big Stone Gap

Computing Device Access in Big Stone Gap

Computing Device Access in Big Stone Gap
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,07566.2%
Smartphone1,44088.7%
Tablet94158.0%
No Computing Device1418.7%
Total1,623100.0%

Internet Access in Big Stone Gap

Internet Access in Big Stone Gap
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,22375.3%
Cellular Data Only17310.7%
Satellite Internet70.4%
No Internet22013.6%
Total1,623100.0%

Big Stone Gap Summary

Stone Gap, Virginia is a small town located in Wise County in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. The town is situated in the Appalachian Plateau, which is a region of the Appalachian Mountains that is characterized by its rolling hills and valleys. The town is located at the intersection of US Route 23 and US Route 58, and is approximately 30 miles from the Kentucky border.
Stone Gap was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after a large boulder that was located near the original settlement. The town quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving coal mining town. The coal industry was the primary source of employment for the town’s residents, and the town was home to several coal mines.
The town’s economy was heavily dependent on the coal industry until the mid-1900s, when the industry began to decline. This led to a period of economic decline for the town, and many of the coal mines were closed. In the late 1970s, the town began to experience a resurgence in economic activity, as new businesses began to move into the area. Today, Stone Gap is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services.
The population of Stone Gap in 2000 was 2,074. The town is predominantly white, with a small African American population. The median household income in 2000 was $25,945, and the median home value was $67,400. The town is served by the Wise County Public Schools system, and there are several private schools in the area.
Stone Gap is located in a rural area, and the town is surrounded by mountains and forests. The town is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Big Stone Gap National Recreation Area. The town is also home to several historic sites, including the Big Stone Gap Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Stone Gap is a small town with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The town is home to a variety of businesses, and the town’s residents enjoy a high quality of life. The town is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and the town’s residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Stone Gap is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Big Stone Gap?
Total Population of Big Stone Gap is 5,221.
What is the Total Male Population of Big Stone Gap?
Total Male Population of Big Stone Gap is 3,093.
What is the Total Female Population of Big Stone Gap?
Total Female Population of Big Stone Gap is 2,128.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Big Stone Gap?
There are 145.35 Males per 100 Females in Big Stone Gap.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Big Stone Gap?
There are 68.80 Females per 100 Males in Big Stone Gap.
What is the Median Population Age in Big Stone Gap?
Median Population Age in Big Stone Gap is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Big Stone Gap
Average Family Size in Big Stone Gap is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Big Stone Gap
Average Household Size in Big Stone Gap is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Big Stone Gap?
Per Capita income in Big Stone Gap is $22,376.
What is the Median Family Income in Big Stone Gap?
Median Family Income in Big Stone Gap is $70,370.
What is the Median Household income in Big Stone Gap?
Median Household Income in Big Stone Gap is $52,663.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Big Stone Gap?
Income or Wage Gap in Big Stone Gap is 9.5%.
Women in Big Stone Gap earn 90.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Big Stone Gap?
Inequality or Gini Index in Big Stone Gap is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Big Stone Gap?
There are 1,922 People in the Labor Forcein in Big Stone Gap.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Big Stone Gap?
45.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Big Stone Gap.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Big Stone Gap?
Unemployment Rate in Big Stone Gap is 11.7%.