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Big Sandy, TX


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Big Sandy, Texas

Big Sandy, Texas, in Upshur county, is 19 miles NE of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 99 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town is considered part of the Longview - Marshall metropolitan area. Big Sandy has a population of 1,288.

The People and Families of Big Sandy

In Big Sandy, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Big Sandy had a median family income of $34,107.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Big Sandy ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Big Sandy Housing

About 63% of housing units in Big Sandy are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Big Sandy, 92% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Big Sandy. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Big Sandy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Big Sandy Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Big Sandy, TX

Comparing Big Sandy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity105
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime33
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