Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap: Town of the United States
About
Big Stone Gap is a town located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,614 and a population density of 435 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,104 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Big Stone Gap
| Population : | 5,104 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wise County |
| Postal code : | 24219 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 12.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,535 feet / 468 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:38:39 (10th November 2024) |
| Density : | 396 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Big Stone Gap is located at 36°52'54"N 82°44'50"W (36.8817600, -82.7471000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Big Stone Gap
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Big Stone Gap decreased by 9.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,614 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,619 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,579 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,536 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,442 | -1.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,385 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,325 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,258 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,192 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,132 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,104 | -0.55% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Big Stone Gap
1 Bullitt Park
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3 Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
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4 Miner's Park
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People born in Big Stone Gap (10)
People born in Big Stone Gap, including politician A. Linwood Holton, Jr., footballer player from the United States Thomas Jones, film director Adriana Trigiani, .
List
- Julius Jones (Player of American football) he was born in 14/08/1981
- Leanza Cornett (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 10/06/1971
- C. C. Swiney (American actor, writer and musician) he was born in 13/08/1981
- Sam McCorkle (American football player and coach) he was born in 19/11/1949
- Stoney Willis (American football quarterback (1912-1994)) he was born in 17/06/1912
- Henry Stuart Carter (American politician) he was born in 05/09/1910
- Jerry H. Geisler he was born in 06/07/1934
Schools in Big Stone Gap
College & universities near Big Stone Gap, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232788 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap (VA) | 24219 |
Post offices near Big Stone Gap
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Stone Ga Post Office | East Stone Gap (VA) | 24246 |
Other cities in Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wise | 2,885 | Place in Virginia |
| Coeburn | 1,835 | Town of the United States |
| Appalachia | 1,523 | Town in Virginia |
| Pound | 917 | Town in Virginia |
| Saint Paul | 847 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Big Stone Gap distances to largest Virginia cities
