Big Sandy, WV Demographics

A map of Big Sandy's Population by Race

Big Sandy, West Virginia had a population of 198 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 4.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Big Sandy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is the 350th most populous. 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's White Population

184 residents of Big Sandy identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Big Sandy roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is ranked #234 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Big Sandy is more White than neighboring Davy (90.4% White), and Welch (59.6% White). Big Sandy is less White than neighboring Roderfield (98.4% White), Iaeger (94.9% White), and Bartley (99.3% White).

Big Sandy's Black Population

9 residents of Big Sandy identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Big Sandy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is ranked #78 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Big Sandy is more Black than neighboring Roderfield (1.6% Black), Davy (2.4% Black), Iaeger (0% Black), and Bartley (0% Black). Big Sandy is less Black than neighboring Welch (28.1% Black).

Big Sandy's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Sandy identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Big Sandy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Big Sandy is less Asian than neighboring Welch (0.3% Asian).

Big Sandy's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Big Sandy identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Big Sandy roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is ranked #88 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Big Sandy is more Hispanic than neighboring Roderfield (0% Hispanic), Davy (0% Hispanic), Iaeger (0% Hispanic), and Bartley (0% Hispanic). Big Sandy is less Hispanic than neighboring Welch (9.1% Hispanic).

Big Sandy's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Sandy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Big Sandy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is ranked #315 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Big Sandy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iaeger (0.4% Native American/Other), and Welch (0.7% Native American/Other).

Big Sandy's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Big Sandy identify as Multiracial, or 0.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Big Sandy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Big Sandy is ranked #424 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Big Sandy is more Multiracial than neighboring Roderfield (0% Multiracial). Big Sandy is less Multiracial than neighboring Davy (7.2% Multiracial), Iaeger (4.7% Multiracial), Bartley (0.7% Multiracial), and Welch (2.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.