Big Sandy is a town located in Upshur County, Texas. Big Sandy has a 2026 population of 1,373. Big Sandy is currently growing at a rate of 1.78% annually and its population has increased by 11.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,231 in 2020.
The median household income in Big Sandy is $41,467 with a poverty rate of 29.4%. The median age in Big Sandy is 32.4 years: 30.9 years for males, and 33.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.4 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 30.9 years
There are 979 adults, (146 of whom are seniors) in Big Sandy.
Female: 655 (50.8%)
Male: 634 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Big Sandy includes 80.76% White, 13.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 80.76% |
| Black or African American | 170 | 13.19% |
| Two or more races | 70 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
Big Sandy 's average per capita income is $39,091. Household income levels show a median of $41,467. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,250 | - |
| Families | $49,853 | $80,536 |
| Households | $41,467 | $64,830 |
| Non Families | $32,604 | $37,028 |
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