Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 30, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above was 28,869. Among this population, 6.02K of them (20.86%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 9.73K of them (33.71%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area male and female population below.

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Percentage of Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 6022 20.86
High School Graduate or Equivalent 9733 33.71
Some College or Associates Degree 8704 30.15
Bachelors or Higher 4410 15.28

Male Population

The Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above was 14,891. Among this population, 3.61K of them (24.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 5.14K of them (34.51%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 3611 24.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5139 34.51
Some College or Associates Degree 4083 27.42
Bachelors or Higher 2058 13.82

Female Population

The Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above was 13,978. Among this population, 2.41K of them (17.25%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 4.59K of them (32.87%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Big Stone Gap, VA Micro Area Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 2411 17.25
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4594 32.87
Some College or Associates Degree 4621 33.06
Bachelors or Higher 2352 16.83