Big Sandy
Census-designated place in McDowell County, West Virginia
Big Sandy is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McDowell County, West Virginia, with 198 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roderfield, 0.8 miles SE.
- 198residents (2020 Census)
- 1,132 ftelevation · 345 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 372 / sq mipopulation density
- 24816ZIP code
About Big Sandy
Big Sandy is a census-designated place (CDP) located in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population is 198 (up from 168 at the 2010 census). The town's name comes from the Big Sandy River, a major tributary of the Ohio River which forms the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Big Sandy had 198 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 198 |
|---|---|
| Density | 372 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Sandy at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | McDowell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 198 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4611° N, 81.7059° W |
| ZIP code | 24816 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5407516 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Sandy
- Roderfield0.8 mi SE
- Davy3.7 mi E
- Iaeger5.8 mi W
- Welch6.7 mi E
- Bartley8.9 mi S
- Raysal9.0 mi SW
- Bradshaw9.2 mi SW
- Brenton10.4 mi N
- War10.6 mi S
- Kimball10.9 mi E
- Gary11.5 mi SE
- Justice12.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy
What county is Big Sandy in?
Big Sandy is in McDowell County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Big Sandy, WV?
198 people lived in Big Sandy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Sandy, WV?
The ZIP code of Big Sandy is 24816.
What is the elevation of Big Sandy?
1,132 feet (345 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Sandy?
Roderfield (0.8 mi), Davy (3.7 mi), Iaeger (5.8 mi), Welch (6.7 mi), Bartley (8.9 mi).
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