CITY
Big Sandy
West Virginia · 113 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 99 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024113
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+69.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
Big Sandy, West Virginia has about 113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Big Sandy, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
About 0.0% of people in Big Sandy, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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West VirginiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024