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Big Sandy

County:
McDowell County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.532
State:
West Virginia

Big Sandy is a CDP located in McDowell County, West Virginia. Big Sandy has a 2026 population of 14. Big Sandy is currently declining at a rate of -12.5% annually and its population has decreased by -46.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26 in 2020.

The median age in Big Sandy is 52.4 years: 0 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 24.2 males.

14
Total Population
26
Density (mi²)
-2 -12.5%
Growth

Big Sandy Population

Big Sandy Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202314-2-12.5%
202216-10-38.46%
202026-113-81.29%
2019139-9-6.08%
2018148-52-26%
2017200-20-9.09%
20162203518.92%
20151857669.72%
201410999%
20131003042.86%
201270-63-47.37%
2011133-35-20.83%

Median Age

Overall: 52.4 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 0 years

Big Sandy Adults

There are 81 adults, (18 of whom are seniors) in Big Sandy.

Sex Ratio

Female: 91 (80.5%)
Male: 22 (19.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Big Sandy includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White113100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White113100%

Big Sandy Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)