Big Sandy, Tennessee
Big Sandy: town in Benton County
About
Big Sandy is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 557 and a population density of 303 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 517 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Big Sandy
| Population | 517 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 38221 |
| Phone Area Codes | 731 |
| Area | 1.84 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3087,-82.5871 |
| Altitude | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:58:20 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 282 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Sandy is located at 36°18'31"N 82°35'14"W (36.3087100, -82.5870900).
Big Sandy map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest w...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Big Sandy decreased by 7.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 557 | - | census |
| 2011 | 538 | -3.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 534 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 532 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 527 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 527 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 522 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 519 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 524 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 521 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 517 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Sandy, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484358 | Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Johnson City (TN) | 37601-1526 |
Closest post offices linked to Big Sandy.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Post Office | Telford (TN) | 37690 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Big Sandy, Texas town of the United States with a population of 1,412 people.
- 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.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 66,906 | The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee. |
| Jonesborough | 5,765 | Town in Tennessee |
| Spurgeon | 3,957 | Town |
| Fall Branch | 1,291 | Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee |