Big Sandy is a town located in Chouteau County Montana. Big Sandy has a 2024 population of 582. Big Sandy is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 605 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Sandy is $81,999 with a poverty rate of 9.12%. The median age in Big Sandy is 36.1 years: 35.1 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Sandy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 77.84% |
| Two or more races | 120 | 14.22% |
| Native American | 54 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 279 | 2.96 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 137 | 3.77 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.12 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 18 | 7.89 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 13 | 3.31 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
4.18
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 6.29% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 10.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 5.94% |
| High School Graduate | 296 | 51.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.62% |
| Some College | 96 | 16.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 439 | 89 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 22 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,250 | $0 | $47,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $50,833 |
| High School Graduate | $42,083 | $45,694 | $41,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $32,969 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $40,688 | $46,458 | $38,813 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $59,500 | $31,339 |
$40,688
Average Earnings
$46,458
Average Male
$38,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.62% of Big Sandy residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 657 | 68 | 10.35% |
| Multiple | 120 | 9 | 7.5% |
9.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.22%
Male Poverty Rate
9.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Sandy is White, with 10.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Sandy is Multiple, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.61% |
| Some College | 10.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
| High School | 6.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,000 | $104,516 |
| Households | $58,083 | $81,999 |
| Married Families | $117,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,688 | $47,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 5.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.33%
Born in Big Sandy
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
97.87% of Big Sandy residents were born in the United States, with 71.33% having been born in Montana. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 554 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 559 | -6 | -1.06% |
| 2027 | 565 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2026 | 571 | -5 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 576 | -6 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 582 | -6 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 588 | -11 | -1.84% |
| 2022 | 599 | -6 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 605 | 38 | 6.7% |
| 2019 | 567 | -14 | -2.41% |
| 2018 | 581 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 581 | -8 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 589 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 591 | -14 | -2.31% |
| 2014 | 605 | 5 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 600 | -9 | -1.48% |
| 2012 | 609 | 15 | 2.53% |
| 2011 | 594 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 594 | 0 | 0% |