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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Sandy

Tennessee · 518 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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Big Sandy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,700. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 51% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

518
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
825 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4064875696517321990201020202024Big Sandy
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,083
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,066
−26%vs 2000
vs $13,688 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
67.9%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
2.6
+36%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(518)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
41.7%
−19.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Sandy, Tennessee?

Big Sandy, Tennessee has about 518 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Sandy, Tennessee earns about $12,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Sandy, Tennessee expensive?

In Big Sandy, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $31,700, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Tennessee?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Big Sandy, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Sandy, Tennessee?

About 26.8% of people in Big Sandy, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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