Big Stone Gap is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 5,153 people and two associated neighborhoods, Big Stone Gap is the 121st largest community in Virginia.Big Stone Gap is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 91.28% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Big Stone Gap is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Big Stone Gap who work in sales jobs (18.55%), food service (14.72%), and management occupations (13.78%). As is often the case in a small town, Big Stone Gap doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Big Stone Gap citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.43% of adults 25 and older in Big Stone Gap have a college degree. The per capita income in Big Stone Gap in 2022 was $22,376, which is low income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $89,504 for a family of four. However, Big Stone Gap contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Big Stone Gap is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Big Stone Gap home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Big Stone Gap residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Big Stone Gap include Italian, English, Irish, German, and European. The most common language spoken in Big Stone Gap is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
