Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY

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2023 Population
137,948
1.15% 1-year decline
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
42.4
0.713% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
26.2%
3.04% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$41,439
2.29% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$101,600
3.99% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
42,804
0.0772% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY had a population of 138k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $41,439. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY declined from 139,552 to 137,948, a −1.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,513 to $41,439, a 2.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.8%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.87%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.499%).

1.28% of the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Big Sandy Community and Technical College (1,308 degrees awarded in 2023), University of Pikeville (514 degrees), and American National University-Pikeville (75 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was $101,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is home to a population of 138k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.801% of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.11k people).

In 2023, there were 64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.04k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 1.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Spanish (636 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (168 households), and Arabic (148 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
69,102
Women
50.1%
68,906
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 138,008 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

99.6%
2023 Citizenship
99.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    131k ± 520
  2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    2.04k ± 498
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.49k ± 173
1.1%
Hispanic Population
1.51k people

In 2023, there were 64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.04k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 1.49k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.1% of the people in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are hispanic (1.51k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Colombia
    176 ± 326 people
  2. Bangladesh
    136 ± 286 people
  3. Philippines
    133 ± 283 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Colombia, the natal country of 176 Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents, followed by Bangladesh with 136 and Philippines with 133.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.801%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.11k people
0.77%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.08k people

As of 2023, 0.801% of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents (1.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    636 households (0.487%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    168 households (0.129%)
  3. Arabic
    148 households (0.113%)

1.28% of the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Spanish. 0.487% of the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,247 ± 339
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    744 ± 200
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    636 ± 251

Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY employs 42.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY were Elementary & secondary schools (4,209 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,477 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,517 people), and the highest paying industries were Rail transportation ($93,422), Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($87,444), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($82,062).

Males in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,142. The income inequality in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
20,731
Women
48.4%
22,073
Men
51.6%

The workforce of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2023 was 42,804 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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Occupations

42.8k
2023 Value
0.0772%
1 Year growth
± 0.0772%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 0.0772%, from 42.8k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Registered nurses (1,536 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,518 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,424 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.8k
2023 Value
0.0772%
1 Year growth
± 0.0772%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 0.0772%, from 42.8k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,209 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,477 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,517 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$46,064
Median earning men ± $1,264
$32,155
Median earning women ± $2,624

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,474), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,657), and Information ($55,781).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($195,069), Wholesale Trade ($57,361), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,079).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (33.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY awarded 1,937 degrees. The student population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,228 male students and 3,478 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (1,732 and 89.6%), followed by Black or African American (74 and 3.83%), Asian (42 and 2.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 and 1.5%).

The largest universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are Big Sandy Community and Technical College (1,308 and 67.5%), University of Pikeville (514 and 26.5%), and American National University-Pikeville (75 and 3.87%).

The most popular majors in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Electrician (251 and 13%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (188 and 9.71%), and General Business Administration & Management (161 and 8.31%).

The median tuition cost in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY for private four year colleges is $24,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2017 in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,706 (39% men and 61% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,706 students enrolled in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,867 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Electrician
    148 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    54 degrees awarded
  3. General Computer & Information Sciences
    47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Electrician with 148 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Big Sandy Community and Technical College
    1,308 degrees awarded
  2. University of Pikeville
    514 degrees awarded
  3. American National University-Pikeville
    75 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Big Sandy Community and Technical College with 1,308 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,106 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, which is 1.33 times more than the 831 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,732 degrees mean that there were 23.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 74 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (42.1k), Secondary Education (22.9k), and Some college (21.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was $101,600 in 2023, which is 0.335 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $97,700 to $101,600, a 3.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$101,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,311
$41,366
Median Property Taxes
±$1,532

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

73.5%
Homeownership
2023
60.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.5% of the housing units in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$41,439
Median Household Income
± $1,761
56.3k
Number of Households
± 1,888

In 2023, the median household income of the 56.3k households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY grew to $41,439 from the previous year's value of $40,513.

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Wage Distribution

0.409
2023 Wage GINI in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY
0.412
2022 Wage GINI in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY

In 2023, the income inequality in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.707% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Carpooled (10.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2023, 82.6% of workers in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

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Commute Time

26.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.63% of the workforce in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY (35k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 31.1% on employee plans, 35.8% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 9.78% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.22% increase from the previous year (1,551 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 342 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,601 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 3.22% increase from the previous year (1,551 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.74%
Uninsured
31.1%
Employer Coverage
35.8%
Medicaid
17.5%
Medicare
9.78%
Non-Group
1.1%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY declined by 2.11% from 4.84% to 4.74%.

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