Big Island
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia
Big Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bedford County, Virginia, with 300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glasgow, 8.6 miles NW.
- 300residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 365 / sq mipopulation density
- 24526ZIP code
About Big Island
Big Island is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 United States census was 300. The CDP is located along the James River and U.S. Route 501, between Glasgow and Coleman Falls. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Big Island had 300 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 300 |
|---|---|
| Density | 365 per sq mi (141 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Island at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Bedford County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 300 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5322° N, 79.3628° W |
| ZIP code | 24526 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5107400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Island
- Glasgow8.6 mi NW
- Forest11.8 mi SE
- Lynchburg13.0 mi SE
- Buena Vista13.6 mi N
- Madison Heights15.1 mi E
- Bedford15.7 mi SW
- Timberlake16.2 mi SE
- Amherst17.4 mi E
- Lexington17.9 mi N
- Buchanan18.0 mi W
- East Lexington18.8 mi N
- Montvale22.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Island
What county is Big Island in?
Big Island is in Bedford County, Virginia.
What is the population of Big Island, VA?
300 people lived in Big Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Island, VA?
The ZIP code of Big Island is 24526.
What is the elevation of Big Island?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Island?
Glasgow (8.6 mi), Forest (11.8 mi), Lynchburg (13.0 mi), Buena Vista (13.6 mi), Madison Heights (15.1 mi).
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