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Big Sandy

West Virginia · 168 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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Big Sandy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,303. Population has grown 26% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,100. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+26%vs 2011
vs 133 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+26%vs 2011
vs 250 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+10%vs 2011
vs 37.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,303
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,781 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$22,375
+6%vs 2011
vs $21,019 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.2%
−19.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.252
−25%vs 2011
vs 0.336 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services32.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration32.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing20.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2014
Owner-occupied
12.3%
−87.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
+35%vs 2011
vs 0.5 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(164)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.7% in 2011
Female
43.9%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Sandy, West Virginia?

Big Sandy, West Virginia has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Sandy, West Virginia?

The typical household in Big Sandy, West Virginia earns about $67,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Sandy, West Virginia expensive?

In Big Sandy, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $44,100.

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 38.2% of people in Big Sandy, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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