Big Sandy
Town in Upshur County, Texas
Big Sandy is a town in Upshur County, Texas, with 1,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hawkins, 5.3 miles W.
- 1,231residents (2020 Census)
- 367 ftelevation · 112 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 758 / sq mipopulation density
- 75755ZIP code
About Big Sandy
Big Sandy is a town in Upshur County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 1,231. A lake of the same name is cut nearly in half by U.S. Highway 80, the main thoroughfare of Big Sandy. It lies directly west of the larger cities of Gladewater and Longview.
The Sabine River flows just south of Big Sandy. In the 19th century, Walters' Bluff Ferry operated on the Sabine, with passage across costing 40 cents per person and up to 75 cents for wagons.
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Living in Big Sandy
- Median household income
- $41,467
- Median home value
- $123,100
- Median rent
- $722/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Big Sandy had 1,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 758 per sq mi (293 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Sandy at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Upshur County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5857° N, 95.1125° W |
| ZIP code | 75755 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4808224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Sandy
- Hawkins5.3 mi W
- Winona7.4 mi SW
- Gladewater10.1 mi E
- Holly Lake Ranch10.2 mi NW
- Union Grove11.5 mi E
- Warren City12.3 mi E
- Clarksville City13.2 mi E
- Liberty City13.5 mi SE
- Gilmer14.0 mi NE
- East Mountain14.8 mi E
- White Oak15.5 mi E
- Lindale18.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy
What county is Big Sandy in?
Big Sandy is in Upshur County, Texas.
What is the population of Big Sandy, TX?
1,231 people lived in Big Sandy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Sandy, TX?
The ZIP code of Big Sandy is 75755.
What is the elevation of Big Sandy?
367 feet (112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Sandy?
Hawkins (5.3 mi), Winona (7.4 mi), Gladewater (10.1 mi), Holly Lake Ranch (10.2 mi), Union Grove (11.5 mi).
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