Big Sandy is a town located in Upshur County Texas. Big Sandy has a 2024 population of 1,333. Big Sandy is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 8.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Big Sandy is $62,277 with a poverty rate of 29.63%. The median age in Big Sandy is 36.2 years: 31.3 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Sandy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 84.36% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 9.79% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 5.27% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 484 | 2.51 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 216 | 3.37 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 178 | 1.1 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Female | 75 | 3.24 | 12 | 88 |
| Male | 15 | 3.27 | 6.7 | 93.3 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 14.02% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 12.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 220 | 27.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 7.7% |
| Some College | 221 | 27.9% |
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 | 614 | 476 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 94 | 82 | 47 |
| Black | 57 | 45 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 44 | 15 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,893 | $33,750 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $28,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,694 | $56,500 | $39,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,087 | $32,500 | $21,818 |
| Overall | $38,505 | $40,000 | $37,212 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $66,250 | $28,750 |
$38,505
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$37,212
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.73% of Big Sandy residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 939 | 251 | 26.73% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 51 | 44.35% |
| Black | 119 | 50 | 42.02% |
| Multiple | 64 | 8 | 12.5% |
29.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.59%
Male Poverty Rate
33.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Sandy is Hispanic, with 44.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Sandy is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.26% |
| Some College | 18.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.81% |
| Female Employed | 16.91% |
| Male Employed | 16.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,969 | $74,341 |
| Households | $41,806 | $62,277 |
| Married Families | $70,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,314 | $39,193 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 3.25% |
| Black | 5 | 5.88% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
62.39%
Born in Big Sandy
97.37%
Native Born
2.63%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
97.37% of Big Sandy residents were born in the United States, with 62.39% having been born in Texas. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,462 | 26 | 1.81% |
| 2028 | 1,436 | 26 | 1.84% |
| 2027 | 1,410 | 25 | 1.81% |
| 2026 | 1,385 | 26 | 1.91% |
| 2025 | 1,359 | 26 | 1.95% |
| 2024 | 1,333 | 25 | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 1,308 | 24 | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 1,284 | 22 | 1.74% |
| 2021 | 1,262 | 31 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 1,231 | -171 | -12.2% |
| 2019 | 1,402 | 17 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 1,385 | -6 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 1,391 | 9 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 1,382 | 9 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 1,373 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 1,376 | 15 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 1,361 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 1,368 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 1,366 | 9 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 1,357 | 0 | 0% |