Big Sandy, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,215
Population
750/sq mi density
$41,806
Median Income
$25,218 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$226,754 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
449
Violent Crime/100K
824 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$41,806 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,215
Census 2023
Population Density
750
per square mile
Land Area
1.7
square miles (4.3 km²)
Median Age
36.2 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
84.4%
Black
9.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.7%
Spanish
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.6%
Veterans
3.5%
42% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.2%
40% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
72.2%
21% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
27.8%
223% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.457
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,215 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 750 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.7% |
| Female | 54.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.6% |
| Veterans | 3.5% |
| Disability | 18.2% |
| Health Insurance | 72.2% |
| Uninsured | 27.8% |
| Broadband Access | 87.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.457 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |