Big Island is a census-designated place in far northern Bedford County, Virginia. The population as of the 2010 Census was 303. The small community is located by the James River north of Lynchburg; it is not on an island, but is named for an uninhabited island in the river upstream from it. It is within the bounds of George Washington National Forest. The Bedford Hydropower Project and larger Cushaw Hydroelectric Project dams are located on the James River nearby. Big Island also has its own Big Island Volunteer Fire Department known as Company 2 by the Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue, and has Big Island Emergency Crew INC., known as Squad 2 by the Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue. Big Island Emergency Crew INC. has a staffed medic truck, known as Medic 14-2 by Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue, that is run at Big Island Emergency Crew INC.'s building. The staffed ambulance is available 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday- Friday.
1,374 people live in Big Island, where the median age is 44.5 and the average individual income is $33,244. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Big Island, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Burger Ken & Linda Big Island, H & H Food Market, and Hunt Brothers Pizza.
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Big Island has 574 households, with an average household size of 2.39. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Big Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,374 people call Big Island home. The population density is 19 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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