Big Sandy, Montana Population 2022
Big Sandy is a city located in Chouteau County Montana. Big Sandy has a 2020 population of 511. Big Sandy is currently declining at a rate of -3.22% annually and its population has decreased by -13.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 594 in 2010.
The average household income in Big Sandy is $57,986 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $95,900. The median age in Big Sandy is 42 years, 44.9 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Big Sandy Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Big Sandywas:
- White: 77.55%
- Two or more races: 11.46%
- Native American: 5.02%
- Asian: 3.77%
- Black or African American: 2.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 77.55% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 2.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 24 | 3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 11.46% |
Big Sandy Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 229 | 2.67 | 66.4 |
| Married | 98 | 3.3 | 73.5 |
| Male | 14 | 9.21 | 100 |
| Female | 18 | 2.78 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 99 | 1.11 | 50.5 |
3.85
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 10.32% |
| High School Graduate | 179 | 41.06% |
| Some College | 57 | 13.07% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 17.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 8.26% |
Big Sandy Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| White | 357 | 312 | 102 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.00%.
Big Sandy Language by Age
Big Sandy Language
97.32% of Big Sandy residents speak only English, while 2.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.81%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Big Sandy
The race most likely to be in poverty in Big Sandy is White, with 16.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Big Sandy is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.14%.
Big Sandy Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Big Sandy Married by Age and Sex
Big Sandy Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Big Sandy Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 6.41% |
Big Sandy Veterans by Education
16.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.76%
Born in Big Sandy
94.35%
Native Born
5.65%
Foreign Born
2.83%
Non Citizen
2.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.35% of Big Sandy residents were born in the United States, with 68.76% having been born in Montana. 2.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 594 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 594 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 609 | 15 | 2.53% |
| 2013 | 600 | -9 | -1.48% |
| 2014 | 602 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 589 | -13 | -2.16% |
| 2016 | 588 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 580 | -8 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 579 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 562 | -17 | -2.94% |
| 2020 | 545 | -17 | -3.02% |
| 2021 | 528 | -17 | -3.12% |
| 2022 | 511 | -17 | -3.22% |