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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Sandy

Montana · 703 residents · 0.477 sq mi
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Big Sandy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,523. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $50,800. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

703
−6%since 1990
from 747 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,474 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,566 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.7
+17%since 1990
from 40.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4765766777778781990201020202024Big Sandy
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,523
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,801
+21%since 1990
from $12,269 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $311 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
28.4% rent
1.8
+10%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(728)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(51)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(13)
2
−73%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+24%since 1990
from 11.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Sandy, Montana?

Big Sandy, Montana has about 703 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Big Sandy, Montana?

The typical household in Big Sandy, Montana earns about $28,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Sandy, Montana expensive?

In Big Sandy, Montana, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Montana?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Big Sandy, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Sandy, Montana?

About 14.1% of people in Big Sandy, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Sandy, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Sandy, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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