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Big Sandy

Texas · 1,339 residents (2025 est.) · 1.624 sq mi
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Big Sandy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,100. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,289
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
−10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,339 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Big Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,467
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,284 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,868
+66%since 2000
from $14,989 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+17%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,050)
Black12.9%(166)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(45)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(490)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(964)
Black13.2%(170)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(111)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other2.9%(37)
Diversity Score51.9%(669)
Diversity Score
52
+36%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.8%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Sandy, Texas?

Big Sandy, Texas has about 1,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Big Sandy, Texas earns about $41,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Sandy, Texas expensive?

In Big Sandy, Texas, the median home is worth about $123,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Texas?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Big Sandy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Sandy, Texas?

About 29.4% of people in Big Sandy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Sandy, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Sandy, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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