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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Big Sandy

Texas · 1,288 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 $25,284. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,300. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,288
+9%since 1990
from 1,185 in 1990
1990 – 2025
793 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 730 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+16%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Big Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,284
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,054 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,989
+76%since 1990
from $8,494 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$402
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
59.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
40.6% rent
2.1
−5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,023)
Black13.3%(158)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.4%(372)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,050)
Black12.9%(166)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(45)
Asian1.2%(15)
Diversity Score38.1%(490)
38
+21%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Texas?

Big Sandy, Texas has about 1,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Big Sandy, Texas earns about $25,284 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 $53,300, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Big Sandy, Texas?

About 15.6% 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 17.8% 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 103 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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