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Big Island CDP, VA

ZIP 24526 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24526

24526 has a population of 1,374 with a median age of 44.5 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
7.3%-41% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.9%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
21.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.7%-13% vs US avg
x
High school
31.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
69.3%+44% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.7%-35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
14.9%+149% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.8%-49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
71.4%+1132% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 24526

Poverty Rate
4.0%-65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
14.9%+149% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.8%-49% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.9%+37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
71.4%+1132% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,374
Median age44.5
Poverty rate4.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black7.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%