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Big Stone Gap, VA


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Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Big Stone Gap, Virginia, in Wise county, is 45 miles NW of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 122 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. As of the year 2000 census, 4,856 people lived in Big Stone Gap.

The People and Families of Big Stone Gap

In Big Stone Gap, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Big Stone Gap had a median family income of $34,306.

Political Inclinations

Big Stone Gap residents donated more money ($750) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Big Stone Gap Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Big Stone Gap are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Big Stone Gap, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Big Stone Gap strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

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Comparative Profile of Big Stone Gap, VA

Comparing Big Stone Gap to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity73
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone85
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime22
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