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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Big Sandy

Texas · 1,185 residents · 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 $17,054. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $38,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% 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

1,185
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
730 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Big Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,054
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,284 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,494
−43%vs 2000
vs $14,989 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
64.4%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.4% in 2000
35.6% rent
2.2
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,023)
Black13.3%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score31.4%(372)
31
−18%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Big Sandy, Texas?

Big Sandy, Texas has about 1,185 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Sandy, Texas earns about $17,054 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 $38,000, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Texas?

About 14.5% 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 20.1% of people in Big Sandy, Texas 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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