Big Sandy, Tennessee facts for kids
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Big Sandy
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Downtown Big Sandy, 1936
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Location of Big Sandy in Benton County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Benton |
| Settled | 1861 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 486 |
| • Density | 773.89/sq mi (298.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38221
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-05860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1277379 |
Big Sandy is a small town located in Benton County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 486 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
History of Big Sandy
Big Sandy began as a community in the late 1850s. It grew up around a water tank and fuel stop. This stop was for the Memphis and Ohio Railroad, which built a train line nearby. By 1903, Big Sandy officially became an incorporated town.
Geography of Big Sandy
Big Sandy is located in the state of Tennessee. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 36.234203 degrees North and -88.085869 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Big Sandy is mainly found where two important roads meet: State Route 69A and State Route 147.
People of Big Sandy
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 273 | — | |
| 1910 | 380 | — | |
| 1920 | 603 | 58.7% | |
| 1930 | 603 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 601 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 621 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 492 | −20.8% | |
| 1970 | 539 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 650 | 20.6% | |
| 1990 | 505 | −22.3% | |
| 2000 | 518 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 557 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 486 | −12.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 518 people living in Big Sandy. These people lived in 241 households, and 145 of these were families. The town had 298 housing units.
Most people in Big Sandy were White (99.23%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 0.19% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 22% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households (44.4%) were married couples living together. About 39.8% of households were not families. Many people (19.1%) lived alone, especially those aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Big Sandy was 44 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18. About 20.7% of people were 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Big Sandy was about $22,917. For families, the average income was around $26,354. About 21% of the town's population lived with lower incomes. This included about 43.9% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Big Sandy (Tennessee) para niños
