Big Sandy, MT

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    784
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.4
    20.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.55%
    6.29% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,521
    4.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $187,500
    44.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    308
    14.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Big Sandy, MT 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.

    99.9% of the residents in Big Sandy, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Big Sandy, MT was $187,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

    Most people in Big Sandy, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Big Sandy, MT was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Big Sandy, MT is home to a population of 784 people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.79% of Big Sandy, MT residents were born outside of the country (14 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (648 people) in Big Sandy, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 44 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of Big Sandy, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Big Sandy, MT was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Big Sandy, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      648 ± 149
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      87 ± 56
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      44 ± 36

    In 2024, there were 7.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (648 people) in Big Sandy, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 44 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Big Sandy, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.79%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14 people
    2.13%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    18 people

    As of 2024, 1.79% of Big Sandy, MT residents (14 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Big Sandy, MT was 2.13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      17 ± 22
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      14 ± 20
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      4 ± 13

    Big Sandy, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Big Sandy, MT.

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    Health

    97.2% of the population of Big Sandy, MT has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 31.1% on Medicaid, 21.8% on Medicare, 9.97% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.9% were men and 56.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.85%
    Uninsured
    34.3%
    Employer Coverage
    31.1%
    Medicaid
    21.8%
    Medicare
    9.97%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Big Sandy, MT declined by 14.1% from 3.32% to 2.85%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Big Sandy, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Big Sandy, MT employs 308 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Big Sandy, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (72 people), Construction (55 people), and Educational Services (53 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($82,625), Public Administration ($49,050), and Wholesale Trade ($47,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    308
    2024 Value
    ± 94
    −14.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Big Sandy, MT declined at a rate of −14.2%, from 359 employees to 308 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Big Sandy, MT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (42 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (41 people), and Management Occupations (37 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Big Sandy, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    308
    2024 Value
    ± 94
    −14.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Big Sandy, MT declined at a rate of −14.2%, from 359 employees to 308 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Big Sandy, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (72 people), Construction (55 people), and Educational Services (53 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Big Sandy, MT, though some of these residents may live in Big Sandy, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $34,375
    Median earning men ± $28,825
    $38,920
    Median earning women ± $7,242

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($59,167), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($27,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,417).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% 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 11.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Montana is currently represented by 2 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 (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Big Sandy, MT was $187,500 in 2024, which is 0.564 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $129,600 to $187,500, a 44.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Big Sandy, MT is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Big Sandy, MT have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Big Sandy, MT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $187,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$65,946
    $193
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$51

    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, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Big Sandy, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.5% of the housing units in Big Sandy, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

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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.
    $60,521
    Median Household Income
    ± $16,173
    259
    Number of Households
    ± 65

    In 2024, the median household income of the 259 households in Big Sandy, MT grew to $60,521 from the previous year's value of $58,083.

    The following chart displays the households in Big Sandy, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $45k - $50k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Big Sandy, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (63.6%)
    2. Carpooled (16.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (14.3%)

    In 2024, 63.6% of workers in Big Sandy, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.7%) and those who worked at home (14.3%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Big Sandy, MT have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.794% of the workforce in Big Sandy, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Big Sandy, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Big Sandy, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Big Sandy, MT have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.55% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Big Sandy, MT (66 out of 772 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 16 - 17.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Big Sandy, MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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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