Big Sandy, TN Demographics

A map of Big Sandy's Population by Race

Big Sandy, Tennessee has an estimated population of 507, an increase from the 486 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 14.4% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Sandy is ranked the 387th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 372nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Sandy's White Population

485 residents of Big Sandy, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Sandy is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Big Sandy ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Big Sandy's population has increased from 92.4% to 95.7%.

Big Sandy is more White than neighboring Camden (87.1% White), Paris (75.6% White), Buchanan (92.4% White), and New Johnsonville (87.4% White). Big Sandy is less White than neighboring Eva (100% 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 significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Big Sandy ranks 457th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Big Sandy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Sandy is less Black than neighboring Camden (3.6% Black), Paris (16.2% Black), Buchanan (7.6% Black), and New Johnsonville (0.2% Black).

Big Sandy's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Sandy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Sandy is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Big Sandy ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Sandy's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Sandy is less Asian than neighboring Paris (0.4% Asian), and New Johnsonville (0.6% 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 lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Big Sandy ranks 190th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 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 3.5% to 0.0%.

Big Sandy is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden (4.5% Hispanic), Paris (2.9% Hispanic), and New Johnsonville (4.7% Hispanic).

Big Sandy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Sandy, or 0.0% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Sandy ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Sandy's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Big Sandy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paris (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Johnsonville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Big Sandy's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Big Sandy, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Sandy is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Big Sandy ranks 360th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sandy's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Sandy's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.3%.

Big Sandy is more Multiracial than neighboring Eva (0% Multiracial), and Buchanan (0% Multiracial). Big Sandy is less Multiracial than neighboring Camden (4.8% Multiracial), Paris (4.6% Multiracial), and New Johnsonville (6.7% 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.