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Big Sandy, TX
Town in Upshur County, Texas.
Population
1,289
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Big Sandy and its ZIP codes
Big Sandy at a glance
- Big Sandy is about 6.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,467, 47% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,100 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Big Sandy, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Sandy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,467
Poverty rate
29.4%
Median home value
$123,100
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (117), German Americans (74), Mexican Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Upshur County. PPP loans are for Big Sandy.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,613
7,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,154
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$276M
FY 2026, $6,740 per person
How people get to work
Big Sandy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Sandy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
526
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Sandy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Big Sandy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HawkinsCity | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| WinonaTown | 7.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| GladewaterCity | 10 mi | 11.6 |
| Union GroveCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Warren CityCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Clarksville CityCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| GilmerCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| East MountainCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| White OakCity | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| LindaleCity | 18 mi | 6.2 |
| KilgoreCity | 19 mi | 18.6 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| TylerCity | 21 mi | 57.8 |
| HideawayCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Sandy, TX in?
- Big Sandy is in Upshur County, Texas.
- What is the population of Big Sandy, TX?
- About 1,289 people live in Big Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Sandy?
- Nearby places include Hawkins (5.1 mi), Winona (7.3 mi), Holly Lake Ranch (10 mi), Gladewater (10 mi), Union Grove (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023