Big Sandy, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Big Sandy

Center Point / Wilkins

Starrville / Waters Bluff

The Meadow / Piney Woods

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Big Sandy

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.4%

Households with Children

34.4%

School Enrollment K-12

141

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.2%
Seniors (65+): 11.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.1%
High School / GED: 26.8%
Some College or Associate's: 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.0%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 27.4%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 13.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 64.9%
Puerto Rican: 30.6%
Cuban: 4.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 74.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 25.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.6%
Spanish: 3.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.1%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 7.2%
Not Enrolled: 74.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources