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Big Sandy

Montana · 605 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 $42,137. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
−14%since 2000
from 703 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,268 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−11%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4765766777778781990201020202024Big Sandy
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,137
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,523 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,559
+59%since 2000
from $14,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(531)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other16.5%(100)
Diversity Score37.5%(227)
Diversity Score
37
+1935%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Sandy, Montana?

Big Sandy, Montana has about 605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Sandy, Montana earns about $42,137 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 $95,900.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Montana?

About 26.1% 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 12.7% 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 142 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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