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Bastian, VA
Census-designated place in Bland County, Virginia.
Population
374
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
0
Bastian and its ZIP codes
Bastian at a glance
- Bastian is 44% denser than Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Bastian, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bland County. PPP loans are for Bastian.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,160
2,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.5M
FY 2026, $10,135 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bastian, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
237
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bastian, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Bastian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlandCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Rocky GapCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BluefieldTown | 8.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Bluefield, WVCity | 8.4 mi | 9 |
| Brush Fork, WVCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| MechanicsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Falls MillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Bluewell, WVCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| SpringvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| Montcalm, WVCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| WythevilleTown | 14 mi | 14.5 |
| Bramwell, WVTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| PocahontasTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Princeton, WVCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| GrattonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| BoissevainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bastian, VA in?
- Bastian is in Bland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Bastian, VA?
- About 374 people live in Bastian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bastian?
- Nearby places include Bland (4.4 mi), Rocky Gap (6.4 mi), Bluefield (8.3 mi), Bluefield, WV (8.4 mi), Brush Fork, WV (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023