Big Sandy, Texas
Big Sandy: Town of the United States
About
Big Sandy is a town located in the county of Upshur in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,343 and a population density of 1,088 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,412 inhabitants.
The town was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Big Sandy
| Population : | 1,412 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Upshur County |
| Postal code : | 59520 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 1.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,700 feet / 823 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:30:32 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,144 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Big Sandy is located at 32°35'2"N 95°6'32"W (32.5837500, -95.1088300).
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Demographics
The population of Big Sandy increased by 4.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,343 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,367 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,369 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,362 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,380 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,377 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,387 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,396 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,393 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,412 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,412 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in Big Sandy
College & universities near Big Sandy, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225885 | Jarvis Christian College | Hawkins (TX) | 75765-1470 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Big Sandy, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| NCG | Nacogdoches, Texas | University Drive & Starr Road | BUS |
Post offices near Big Sandy
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Post Office | Big Sandy (TX) | 75755 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Big Sandy , Montana town of the United States with a population of 566 people.
- Big Sandy , Tennessee town in Benton County with a population of 542 people.
- Big Sandy , Tennessee town in Benton County with a population of 517 people.
Other cities in Upshur County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Upshur County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer | 5,188 | City in Texas |
| Ore City | 1,228 | City in Texas, United States |
| East Mountain | 878 | City in Upshur County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Big Sandy distances to largest Texas cities
