Big Sandy, MT Demographics

A map of Big Sandy's Population by Race

Big Sandy, Montana has an estimated population of 784, a large increase from the 605 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 11.6% Multiracial, 5.6% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Sandy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Sandy has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Sandy, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 30.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Sandy is ranked the 120th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Sandy was ranked the 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Sandy's White Population

648 residents of Big Sandy, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Sandy is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Big Sandy ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's White population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. White residents' share of Big Sandy's population has decreased from 87.8% to 82.7%.

Big Sandy is more White than neighboring Rocky Boy West (1.6% White), Box Elder (32.1% White), Boneau (0% White), St. Pierre (0% White), and Sangrey (0% White).

Big Sandy's Black Population

0 residents of Big Sandy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Sandy is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Big Sandy ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Sandy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Sandy is less Black than neighboring Boneau (1.4% Black).

Big Sandy's Asian Population

1 residents of Big Sandy, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Sandy is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Big Sandy ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Sandy's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Big Sandy is more Asian than neighboring Box Elder (0% Asian), Boneau (0% Asian), St. Pierre (0% Asian), and Sangrey (0% Asian). Big Sandy is less Asian than neighboring Rocky Boy West (0.3% Asian).

Big Sandy's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Sandy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Sandy is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Big Sandy ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Sandy's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Big Sandy is less Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Boy West (6.8% Hispanic), Boneau (2.5% Hispanic), St. Pierre (1.3% Hispanic), and Sangrey (20.9% Hispanic).

Big Sandy's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Big Sandy, or 5.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Sandy is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Sandy ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Sandy's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.6%.

Big Sandy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rocky Boy West (90.8% Native American/Other), Box Elder (67.9% Native American/Other), Boneau (96% Native American/Other), St. Pierre (93.1% Native American/Other), and Sangrey (79.1% Native American/Other).

Big Sandy's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Big Sandy, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Sandy is higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Big Sandy ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 506.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Sandy's population has increased from 2.5% to 11.6%.

Big Sandy is more Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Boy West (0.6% Multiracial), Box Elder (0% Multiracial), Boneau (0% Multiracial), St. Pierre (5.6% Multiracial), and Sangrey (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.