Big Sandy, Tennessee
Big Sandy: Town in Benton County
About
Big Sandy is a town located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 557 and a population density of 303 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 517 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Big Sandy
| Population : | 517 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 38221 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 731 |
| Area : | 1.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 371 feet / 113 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:59:59 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 282 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Big Sandy is located at 36°18'31"N 82°35'14"W (36.3087100, -82.5870900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Big Sandy decreased by 7.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 557 | - | census |
| 2011 | 538 | -3.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 534 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 532 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 527 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 527 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 522 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 519 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 524 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 521 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 517 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Big Sandy zip code is 38221.
County name: Benton, County
fips: 47005
Schools in Big Sandy
College & universities near Big Sandy, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484358 | Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City | Johnson City (TN) | 37601-1526 |
Post offices near Big Sandy
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Telford Post Office | Telford (TN) | 37690 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Big Sandy , Texas town of the United States with a population of 1,412 people.
- Big Sandy , Montana town of the United States with a population of 566 people.
- Big Sandy , Tennessee town in Benton County with a population of 542 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 66,906 | The most populous city in Washington County, Tennessee. |
| Jonesborough | 5,765 | Town in Tennessee |
| Spurgeon | 3,957 | Town |
| Fall Branch | 1,291 | Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee |
