Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Big Sandy, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,289

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.8%964

Black

13.2%170

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%111

Two or More

2.8%36

Asian

0.5%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.4%74

High School Diploma

17.5%138

Some College (<1 yr)

14.8%117

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%125

Associate's Degree

7.1%56

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%104

Master's Degree

3.8%30

Professional Degree

1.4%11

HS or Higher

82.9%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$123,100

Median Renti

$722

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.6%247

Renter-Occupied

48.4%232

Total Units

636

Homeownership

51.6%

Vacancy Rate

24.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

104

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%4

2010–2019

5.3%34

2000–2009

9%57

1990–1999

13.5%86

1980–1989

20.1%128

1970–1979

18.7%119

1960–1969

8.2%52

1950–1959

10.7%68

1940–1949

1.7%11

1939 or earlier

12.1%77

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.9%306

Utility Gas

33.6%161

Wood

2.3%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,467

Mean Household Incomei

$64,830

Per Capita Incomei

$24,868

Poverty Ratei

29.4%

Unemploymenti

15.1%

Labor Forcei

689

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$439/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing17 homes100% occupied$439/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,467/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

65%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

35%

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

26% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

312.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Workforce

Total Employed

585

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

41(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.2%Insured

26.8%Uninsured