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Big Sandy

Tennessee · 486 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 $33,958. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
−6%since 2000
from 518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4064875696517321990201020202024Big Sandy
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,958
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,262
+19%since 2000
from $13,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(449)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score9.9%(48)
Diversity Score
10
+1946%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Sandy, Tennessee?

Big Sandy, Tennessee has about 486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Sandy, Tennessee earns about $33,958 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 $61,000, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Tennessee?

About 11.5% 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 17.0% of people in Big Sandy, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Sandy, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Sandy, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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