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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8818,-82.7471 |
| Altitude | 1,535 feet / 468 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:03:58 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 396 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Stone Gap is located at 36°52'54"N 82°44'50"W (36.8817600, -82.7471000).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Bullitt Park
217 E 1st St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, United States View details
Phone: +12765235592 | Website available
2Powell Valley Overlook
Lt Hobbs Way, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, United States View details
3Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
10 W 1st St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, United States View details
Phone: +12765231322 | Website available
4Miner's Park
420 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, United States View details
Phone: +12765232303 | Website available
5Big Stone Gap Parks & Rec
505 E 5th St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, United States View details
Phone: +12765234950
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Stone Gap, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232788 | Mountain Empire Community College | Big Stone Gap (VA) | 24219 |
Closest post offices linked to 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